I hate to interject common sense in to the equation, but here goes. Sikorsky over the years has certified and delivered many aircraft with very good certified auto pilots. Some of these were developed in cahoots with quality venders. Along comes Canada, and Sikorsky promises a better mouse trap, in terms of a fly by wire system, that will be the cats pajamas of all systems. This comes on the tails of a US Army Blackhawk program that failed to deliver a quality product. Customers around the world are presently flying certified IFR S-92 aircraft with very capable systems. If you have a product that is already 90% of capable what are you willing to pay for in terms of money and delays for the remaining 10%? Are the additional capabilities actually required and beneficial to the program?
