The Philippine Air Force formally commissioned two new Bell 412EPX utility helicopters during a ceremony at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City on May 19.
The aircraft are the first batch of an eight-unit acquisition project from Bell Textron Inc., with the remaining six units expected by 2027.
The helicopters will join the 205th Tactical Helicopter Wing, increasing the PAF’s Bell 412 fleet to 16 units.
PAF chief Lt. Gen. Arthur M. Cordura said the new aircraft will enhance military operations, disaster response, and humanitarian missions.
The Bell 412EPX helicopters are designed for troop transport, medical evacuation, search and rescue, and logistics missions in remote and disaster-hit areas.
Source: PhilNews24 | May 21, 2026
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