# Bell Helicopter signs framework agreement for 407GXP production in China

Bell Helicopter signed a framework agreement with Shaanxi Aviation Industry Development Co. Ltd. and Xi'an Helicopter Company to form a joint venture for assembly and resale of the 407GXP helicopter in China.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2016-11-01
- Where: China
- Status: announced
- Products: Bell 407GXP helicopter
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Bell Helicopter](https://endata.com/companies/19865.md)
- [Shaanxi Aviation Industry Development Co. Ltd.](https://endata.com/companies/19866.md) (partner)
- [Xi'an Helicopter Company](https://endata.com/companies/19867.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [ainonline.com](https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2016-11-01/bell-helicopter-starts-talks-chinese-production-407gxp), 2016-11-01: "Bell Helicopter is laying plans to build the 407GXP in China."

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