Bell Expands Aerial Firefighting Capabilities in Asia Pacific with First Bell 505 Order for Firefighting in South Korea

Bell Textron announced that South Korean operator EnB Air has purchased a Bell 505 helicopter for initial attack firefighting missions, making it the first Bell 505 to be used for firefighting in Korea. The aircraft’s speed, maneuverability, and advanced avionics are ideal for rapidly containing fires. This acquisition follows EnB Air’s previous Bell 505 purchase and solidifies the aircraft’s growing role in global public safety and firefighting operations, with over 100,000 flight hours accumulated worldwide.