VAI Verticon – Atlanta, GA (March 12, 2026) Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced during VAI Verticon 2026 the signed purchase agreement of a third Bell 429 to QuikTrip Corporation. QuikTrip Corporation plans to use their new Bell 429 for corporate transport.
“Bell is proud to provide the aircraft of choice for QuikTrip as they expand their already established fleet of two Bell 429s and a Bell 407GXi,” said Lane Evans, managing director, North America sales, Bell. “The Bell 429 has proven to be the right solution to support the company’s business needs, and we are excited to be part of their growth.”
“Bell continues to be a valued and trusted partner for QuikTrip. The Bell 429 provides the precise mix of performance, comfort and safety required by QuikTrip and is instrumental in supporting our operations and continuing expansion plans,” said Stuart Sullivan, vice president and chief financial officer for QuikTrip.
The Bell 429 continues to be a first-choice aircraft for corporate business travel. With a spacious cabin and seating for six people, passengers fly with comfort and ease. The BasixPro software and precise guidance system makes essential in-flight calculations and displays critical information at a moment’s notice while in flight.
To learn more about the Bell 429 and comfortable business and VIP travel, visit the Bell product page.
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