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On 22/01/2012 4:32 AM, wrote:


Fantastic machine - now known as the AW609
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BA609). To be certified in late 2015 or
early 2016 (probably the latter).

I remember reading about tilt rotor executive aircraft and 'air taxis'
in the '70's; only 40 years late.

Saw this fly at Farnborough in 2008. have not heard much from it since. And
still another 3-4 years for certification.
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On 22/01/2012 4:32 AM, wrote:


Fantastic machine - now known as the AW609
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BA609). To be certified in late 2015 or
early 2016 (probably the latter).

I remember reading about tilt rotor executive aircraft and 'air taxis' in
the '70's; only 40 years late.

On 28/01/2012 1:05 PM, Glenn wrote:
Saw this fly at Farnborough in 2008. have not heard much from it since.

Considering all the 'fun' the Osprey had, this isn't all that
surprising. Afterall, it's completely new technology - tiltrotor isn't
even in the common vernacular for most people in aviation circles yet;
let alone in common 'everyday' use. It will take time for this type of
aircraft to be accepted. When it is, I believe it will replace aircraft
like the Sikorsky S-76 and King Air.