# Rolls-Royce engine selected to power Bell 407GXi helicopter

Rolls-Royce's M250-C47E/4 engine has been selected to power the new Bell 407GXi helicopter, continuing a long-standing partnership. The engine includes a dual-channel FADEC system and has received FAA type certification.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2018-02-28
- Status: announced
- Products: M250-C47E/4 turboshaft engine
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Rolls-Royce](https://endata.com/companies/984.md) (supplier)
- [Bell Incorporated](https://endata.com/companies/10880.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [helicoptersmagazine.com](https://www.helicoptersmagazine.com/rolls-royce-m250-c47e-engine-to-power-new-bell-407gxi-7506/), 2018-02-28: "The Rolls-Royce M250-C47E engine has been selected to power the new Bell 407GXi helicopter, providing enhanced safety and reduced pilot workload, plus increased reliability and maintainability."

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