Seems to be a slight difference of opinion between the partners. According to Rotor & Wing, Bell's new President "...added that Bell’s relationship with AgustaWestland over the AB609 would 'only strengthen and improve as we go forward.'"
The $29M price has been around for a year or so, based on a reported 20M Euro pricetag.
The 2013 date is new though -- up to now Agusta has been inisting that it would be certified by 2011, publicly rejecting previous claims by Bell that it might slip to 2012/3.
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