Hillsboro Aviation to Represent Bell Helicopters in Western US

Hillsboro Aviation was awarded Bell Helicopters Western U.S. sales territory in May 2005, making Hillsboro the only independent Bell Helicopter representative in the United States. The territory contract covers 16 states and is part of a major expansion effort by Bell to better serve a growing customer base in this region.

Hillsboro, OR (PRWEB) July 2, 2005 -- Hillsboro Aviation was awarded Bell Helicopters Western US sales territory in May 2005 making Hillsboro the only independent Bell Helicopter representative in the US. The territory contract covers 16 states and is part of a major expansion effort by Bell to better serve a growing customer base in this region.

We are thrilled to have Hillsboro Aviation on the Bell team," said Greg Maitlen, Regional Sales Manager for Bell Helicopter. The professionalism of the Hillsboro team and their focus on customer service are a perfect fit to represent Bell Helicopter in the Western U.S."

Hillsboro will take on marketing, sales and staffing for the Bell product line in this territory, and will work closely with Maitlen to respond to Bells anticipated growth demands. Our team is now showing the entire Bell product line and providing comprehensive transition training," said Max Lyons, President of Hillsboro Aviation. Were employing two dedicated Bell sales managers, one in Hillsboro and another in southern California, to provide the turn-key operation a Bell customer expects."

About Hillsboro Aviation:
Hillsboro Aviation is the largest full-service aircraft sales and training facility in the Northwest. Operations include over 50 fixed and rotor-wing aircraft, 40,000 annual flight hours, helicopter contract/charter services and 120 staff members. Hillsboro is an FAA certified repair facility and offers a variety of aviation services including aircraft sales, flight training, maintenance, avionics, parts sales and fueling services.

About Bell Helicopter:
Bell Helicopter Textron, a subsidiary of Textron Inc., is a $2.2 billion, leading producer of commercial and military helicopters, and the pioneer of the revolutionary tiltrotor aircraft. Globally recognized for customer service, innovation and superior quality, Bell's global workforce of over 7,500 employees serves customers flying Bell aircraft in over 120 countries

Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) is a $10 billion multi-industry company with more than 43,000 employees in 40 countries. The company leverages its global network of aircraft, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO and Greenlee, among others. More information is available at www.textron.com.

Hillsboro Aviation 3565 NE Cornell Road, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Phone: 503-648-2831 Fax: 503-648-1886 * www.hillsboroaviation.com.

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