Bell Textron announced a purchase order for a Bell 407GXi helicopter to HALO-Flight, a Texas-based nonprofit air medical provider serving South Texas. This aircraft marks the seventh IFR-equipped Bell 407GXi for the HALO fleet.
Where
South Texas
When
Oct. 27, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
Bell Textron Inc.aircraft manufacturer announcing purchase order
HALO-Flightnonprofit air medical provider purchasing aircraft
Lane Evansmanaging director, North America, Bell
Travis PattersonCEO, HALO-Flight
The facts
HALO-Flight purchased a Bell 407GXi helicopter, its seventh IFR-equipped Bell aircraft.12Stated by 2 sources
HALO-Flight is a nonprofit air medical provider serving 23 counties across approximately 24,000 square miles in South Texas.12Stated by 2 sources
The Bell 407GXi features a Garmin G1000H NXi integrated flight deck with advanced navigation and communication capabilities.12Stated by 2 sources
HALO-Flight enters its 40th year of service.12Stated by 2 sources
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Lane Evans, Bell Bell 407GXi provides power and safety that air medical crews count on every day.12
Travis Patterson, HALO-Flight CEO Bell has been a trusted partner for decades and continues supporting HALO-Flight's mission.12
How they headlined it
The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.
HALO-Flight Strengthens its Texas-based Air Med Fleet with additional Bell 407GXi Purchase Order
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