Bell Helicopter to set up pilot training school in India

Fort Worth(US): US aviation major Bell Helicopter will set up a Joint Venture pilot training school in India next year, as part of its strategy to boost sales and forge linkages with companies in the country.
The facility, which will cater to 100-odd pilots in India flying only Bell helicopters, will be set up in partnership with an Indian firm, said Bob Fitzpatrick, Bell's senior vice president for business development.
"This will be a Joint Venture with someone who has facilities at an airport," he told a group of Indian journalists, who toured Bell's facilities in Texas, adding the company was in talks with Pawan Hans, Deccan Aviation and some other firms. "We will select a partner by the third or fourth quarter of this year," Fitzpatrick said. "The school will be operational by next year."
The facility will train pilots and conduct refresher courses for experienced aviators.
30/05/06 PTI/Hindu

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