"Hawker Pacific has represented Bell Helicopter extremely well since 2004," said Glenn Murray, Bell's regional sales manager. "Their territory now includes Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and New Caledonia. By placing these orders, Hawker Pacific will be much better positioned to optimize delivery schedule to customers and will enable Bell Helicopter to continue growing its presence in this region."

"Strong growth in the Oceania market ranges from aviation logistics support in Papua New Guinea, aerial support of mining operations in New Caledonia and corporate / private operators in Australia / New Zealand" said Alan Smith Hawker Pacific's CEO. "Feedback from customers indicates that the Bell 407 is a strong performer at altitude, with excellent reliability and ease of maintenance. Hawker Pacific estimates that helicopter growth in this region will continue due to increasing demands for energy resources, emergency medical services and logistics support services."

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