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Bell 429 GlobalRanger Charter

The premium light-medium twin. Rear clamshell doors, flat-floor cabin, and true IFR twin-engine. The North American light-twin standard for corporate transfers and air-medical missions.

RANGE
715 km
MAX PAX
7
TOP SPEED
150 kt
CABIN H.
1.24 m
Bell 429 GlobalRanger exterior

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Overview

The Bell 429 GlobalRanger at a glance

Two Pratt and Whitney PW207D1 engines with FADEC deliver 625 shp each. Range of 371 nm and cruise of 148 kt cover any typical VIP transfer. The rear clamshell doors are unique in the class and preferred by air-medical operators; corporate operators benefit from easier boarding of large parties and equipment.
Specifications

Bell 429 GlobalRanger specifications & fast facts

Range
715 km
Passengers
7
Top speed
150 kt
Cabin height
1.24 m
Cabin width
1.52 m
Manufacturer
Bell
Years produced
2009-present
Engines
2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207D1 (625 shp each)
Passengers (typical)
5
Passengers (max)
7
Crew
1 pilot (2 optional)
Range (nm)
386 nm (715 km)
Cruise speed
150 kt (278 km/h)
Max altitude
20,000 ft
Cabin length
2.01 m (6.58 ft)
Cabin volume
204 cu ft
Baggage
74 cu ft
Lavatories
0
Galley
None
Flight attendant
Not typical
Wi-Fi
Optional
Cabin floorplan

Bell 429 GlobalRanger cabin layout

Cabin height 1.24 m · Width 1.52 m · Seats up to 7

Cabin floorplan of the Bell 429 GlobalRanger
Scale cabin floorplan of the Bell 429 GlobalRanger.
Ownership & operating costs

Cost to charter, buy and operate a Bell 429 GlobalRanger

Charter rate (USD/hr)
$3,500 to 5,500
North American operators
List price, new
~$8.4M
Factory-new, current model year
Pre-owned market
$3.8 to 6.0M
5-8 year old aircraft
Crew required
1 pilot (2 optional)

Light twin with a flat-floor cabin, wide clamshell rear doors and single-pilot IFR certification, giving jet-like access for city-centre helipad transfers. The most common corporate shuttle between downtown heliports and private-jet FBOs.

Compare

Bell 429 GlobalRanger vs. similar helicopters

How the Bell 429 GlobalRanger stacks up against the other helicopters we charter. Tap any linked model for the full spec sheet.

Aircraft Range Pax Top speed Cabin H × W Notes
Airbus ACH130 (H130) 606 km 7 140 kt 1.28 × 1.75 m The premium single-engine. Fenestron enclosed tail rotor keeps it the quietest in class. Seven VIP seats. Ideal for airport, mountain and yacht transfers up to 90 minutes.
Airbus ACH145 (H145 5-blade) 650 km 9 153 kt 1.35 × 1.6 m Premium light twin. Five-blade main rotor for smoothness; IFR and offshore capable. Nine VIP seats. The default choice for demanding all-weather twin missions.
Leonardo AW139 566 km 15 165 kt 1.44 × 2.13 m 15-passenger twin-turbine. Category A performance for elevated helipads; the industry benchmark for VVIP transfers of up to an hour.
Bell 429 GlobalRanger This model 687 km 8 155 kt 1.32 × 1.79 m Premium light-medium twin. Flat-floor cabin, rear clamshell doors, single-pilot IFR. North American light-twin standard for corporate and air-medical missions.

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Gallery

Bell 429 GlobalRanger photos

Typical missions

Popular Bell 429 GlobalRanger routes

New York (Manhattan heliport) → New York (Teterboro) 0h 08m
Miami → Palm Beach 0h 40m
Los Angeles (Van Nuys) → Santa Barbara 0h 35m
Nice → St. Tropez 0h 25m
Questions

Bell 429 GlobalRanger FAQ

Bell 429 vs H145?
The H145 has 40 percent more cabin volume and the five-blade rotor delivers a smoother ride. The Bell 429 has slightly better speed, rear clamshell doors, and lower operating cost. Real-world charter selection often turns on operator fleet availability.
Single-pilot IFR capable?
Yes, the Bell 429 is single-pilot IFR certified with Cat A performance.
Air-medical use?
The rear clamshell doors are a favourite feature of air-medical operators; the same doors are useful for large-party corporate boarding.
Where is it built?
Bell's Mirabel, Quebec plant.
Runway required?
None. Helipad or level ground with sufficient rotor clearance.