Originally Posted by
George Glass
V22??? Have a look at its accident record. It could only ever be certified as a military aircraft. They are a nightmare when things go pear-shaped. Enthusiasm for this idiot idea is in inverse proportion to actual aviation experience.
Agusta Westland is currently flight testing the AW609 for the civilian market expected to start certification in 2020
Bell is also expected to release a civilian version of the a V-280. But it only just started flight testing so will be a few years away from certifiction for civ usage