http://www.star-telegram.com/100/story/742112.html
Looks like the market isnt there like they thought it would be.
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http://www.star-telegram.com/100/story/742112.html
Looks like the market isnt there like they thought it would be.
Interesting article. Bell knows its business model(s) better than I ever could hope to, so they are probably making a sensible decision, but overall, I imagine Agusta is correct in the long term and there is a viable niche in the civilian market. Over time, perhaps better than that.
Tom
Given the horrific reputation of the military variant, I can't imagine that it was real popular among people who could afford various alternatives.
good riddance! :twisted: i say park these and bring back beech starships.
Funny i saw the bell 609 at Farnborough airshow today.
It seems Augusta westland will be handling the Sale and manufacturing of this machine which could get a lot of orders with its special abilities hi peed flight long range vertical flight and landing in very small spaces.
it may even get used by some countries in a form of Search and Rescue vehicle replacing some helicopters which have filled that role. :D