"We've had a strong partnership with the Sri Lanka Air Force for more than 40 years," Larry D Roberts, senior vice president for Bell Helicopter's Commercial Business, said in a statement.
Sri Lanka Air Force commander Air Marshall Harsha Abeywickrema, who accepted the keys to the new Bell 412s, said the aircraft was a "highly reliable and a capable product" for its mission needs.
"Dependable Bell products and the customer support and service we’ve received over the years are what we value. We look forward to continuing that relationship in the months and years to come," he said.
The Sri Lanka military operates a large fleet of helicopters with most of the transport versions being Bell Helicopter products.
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