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[407 Driver]

What do you make of this old buddy? It came from Bell, so must be true....

 

L E Jones Production Company replaces EC120 with Bell 407

Source: Bell Helicopter Textron

15 April 2003

 

FORT WORTH, TX, (April 14, 2003)—LaWayne Jones of L. E. Jones Production Company in Duncan, Oklahoma wanted more time to manage his businesses of energy production and ranching. His “office” is a sprawling territory, which covers Southern Oklahoma, West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. The perfect tool for looking after his business interests is a helicopter; better yet, a Bell 407.

 

Mr. Jones wanted reliability and best in class after sales support in his helicopter. Furthermore, he wanted the best value for cost of operation, payload and speed. When he did the math, he found the Bell 407 met or exceeded all his requirements and expectations. The decision to move from an EC120 to a Bell 407 was an easy one when he considered the speed, payload, and unmatched customer support.

 

Kent (Corky) Courkamp, Director of Flight Operations, said, “We got tired of being held hostage for parts and maintenance. I put together information on three helicopters, and the Bell 407 came out the best. Reliability and support were really key in this decision.” The 407’s speed and range will now enable Mr. Jones to dedicate more time to his already busy schedule. Additionally, the customer support and training that comes with the purchase of the 407 makes this a much better value over the life cycle of the aircraft compared to the competing aircraft he evaluated.

 

The L. E. Jones Production 407 being completed at Edwards & Associates can soon be seen operating from its home base in Duncan, Oklahoma, all the way to Texas and New Mexico.

 

Bell Helicopter Textron, a subsidiary of Textron Inc., is a $1.6 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 $12 billion multi-industry company with more than 51,000 employees in 40 countries. The company leverages its global network of businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services in industries such as aircraft, fastening systems, industrial products, industrial components and finance. 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.

 

 

[LongRanger]

####....when yu get a moment check your PM''s.

 

Tanks.

 

LR

[CTD]

No, he can''t get the cup holders ''super-sized''.

[407 Driver]

I''m guessing that it may take more than the whole EADS Lawyer team to disprove the comment....“We got tired of being held hostage for parts and maintenance" ??

[widgeon]

saw the article too , a little price difference between an EC120 and 407 I would think.

Lost the link to this site for a few weeks ( missed the e mail DOH ).How are things in Buffalo north mag ?