G-RIDB — 429 Global Ranger of National Grid Electricity Transmission PLC
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Live status
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Facts
- Manufacturer
- Bell
- Country
- United Kingdom
- ICAO hex
- 406897
Rarity & spotters
★★★★★G-RIDB is one of 11 429 Global Ranger in our database.
Sightings
Over the last 7 days we recorded 5 flights on 3 days, most recently on July 13, 2026.
About the type: Bell 429 GlobalRanger
The Bell 429 GlobalRanger is a light, twin-engine helicopter developed by Bell Helicopter and Korea Aerospace Industries. The first flight of the prototype took place on February 27, 2007, and the aircraft received type certification on July 1, 2009. The Bell 429 is capable of single-pilot IFR and Runway Category A operations.
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