Two new Bell 412EPs for Egypt's oil and gas service

Based in Cairo, PAS specialises in offering oil industry support services to some of the world’s largest petroleum companies, as well as commercial passenger services.
“We value the customer support and services we’ve received from Bell Helicopter over these 32 years and wanted to make sure we continued to invest in Bell products,” said PAS chairman and managing director Gen. Yehia Hussein. “We look forward to continuing this relationship in the years to come.”
PAS and Bell Helicopter have enjoyed a long relationship since 1982, when PAS received its first two Bell 206s. Since then, the company has added 31 Bell helicopters, including the eight Bell 206s, 10 Bell 212s and 15 Bell 412s.
“The Bell 412EP remains a daily workhorse for PAS and operators around the world,” said Steve Suttles, Bell Helicopter’s vice president for Middle East and Africa. “Excellent hot and high performance and multi-mission flexibility, combined with Bell’s recognition by the industry as the leader in customer service, make the 412EP an easy choice for serious operators.”
The Bell 412EP offers dual digital automatic flight control system with available IFR option and excellent Category A/JAR OPS 3 capability. It also features BLR Strake and FastFin, giving operators improved hover, cross-wind and hot and high performance. With a cruise speed of 140 knots (161 mph), range of 358 nautical miles (412 miles). It also features a cabin able to comfortably accommodate 14 passengers and one crew member.