B&H Worldwide completes India–Singapore Bell 429 helicopter move
The helicopter was transported on a B747 freighter in seven cargo pieces, with the shipment awarded by Continental Carriers.
B&H Worldwide, a global aerospace logistics specialist, has expanded its rotary-wing logistics portfolio by successfully managing the transport of a Bell 429 helicopter from India to Singapore, facilitating the aircraft’s return to Bell Textron’s regional maintenance and inspection hub.
The helicopter was transported on a B747 freighter in seven cargo pieces, with the shipment awarded by Continental Carriers, B&H Worldwide’s long-standing partner in India. While technical activities at origin, including helicopter teardown, pallet build-up, and loadmaster coordination, were managed by the origin team, B&H Worldwide’s Singapore station led the destination logistics and import phase of the project.
“Helicopter logistics demand a different level of planning and coordination, particularly at the destination,” says Terry Ooi, Operations Manager, B&H Worldwide Singapore, who oversaw the unloading of the aircraft and its transfer onto the air-ride suspension trailer. “By identifying site limitations and handling requirements early, we can eliminate unnecessary risk, prevent delays, and ensure a smooth handover to the MRO facility.”
As part of its expanding rotary-wing service offering, B&H Worldwide Singapore coordinated import customs clearance, arranged a suitable air-ride suspension transporter, confirmed consignee site limitations such as maximum vehicle and load height, and ensured the availability of appropriate tie-down and securing expertise to support safe unloading and onward delivery.
“This Bell 429 movement is a strong example of the value created through close coordination between trusted partners. B&H Worldwide’s expertise in aerospace logistics, particularly at the destination, played a key role in ensuring a seamless operation. We value this continued partnership and look forward to supporting many more complex helicopter movements together in the future,” says Anuraag Maahrotra, Vice President – Aerospace & Defense at Continental Carriers.
B&H Worldwide is witnessing growing demand for rotary-wing logistics, fuelled by maintenance and lifecycle support requirements as operators increasingly turn to regional MRO hubs such as Singapore. These repeat aircraft movements are broadening helicopter logistics beyond initial delivery, underscoring the need for specialised providers with deep aviation and project cargo expertise.
This Bell 429 movement further demonstrates B&H Worldwide’s continued investment in specialised rotary-wing logistics solutions for helicopter operators, OEMs, and MROs worldwide.
