The R66 is not EASA approved and there is some uncertainty if/when it might be.
I think the private helicopter market 'peaked in 2000-2008.
However, in the current climate, I would imagine most private buyers would be looking for 'pre-owned' bargains. So, a good indicator might be how quickly used MD500s, B206s, EN480Bs, EC120s, R44 RIIs, etc, are selling.
Last edited by FLY 7; 2nd Jan 2013 at 15:35.