Now what the heck....."renounce his criticisms of the Osprey"?
Sheeee...it Doc! Rich sure found a good way to start a rumour.
Considering Bell's recent track record vis a vis Eurocopter.....they sure need to weed out the Bell dead wood and get some fresh air into the experimental design shop.
As Nick probably couldn't fit into a Jet Ranger anymore....it might forbode the end of the 206 series finally!
If this were true....I would run out and buy some Bell Stock as it is bound to improve from what it is currently.