Why Bell is dropping the 206
This is from the March/April 2008 print edition of Helicopters magazine at p. 18. The article is entitled Shattering Records in Houston HAI Convention 2008:
Mike Blake, VP of customer solutions, said the Jetranger was dropped largely because the company didn't need two entry-level helicopters and the L4 would fill the gaps. Frank Robinson's hotly anticipated turbine-powered R66 and other competitors have slashed 206 series sales for years and it is time to trim the market losers.