Tiltrotors in UK

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19th January 2005 | 18:56

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Tony Chambers

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Tiltrotors in UK

Does anyone have any news on the introduction of civil tiltrotors either in the UK or US. I would like to look at possible charter in the very near future. If anyone does have any news please let me know.

20th January 2005 | 01:42

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NickLappos

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Tony,
Depends on your definition of Very Near. The only tilt rotor on the horizon for civil cert is the BA-609, of which their web site says:

"Certification on the BA609 is expected in 2007".
Considering the technical hurdles, that is probably an energetic (but achievable) date.
http://www.bellhelicopter.com/en/aircraft/commercial/

20th January 2005 | 02:26

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LowNr

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When??!!??

I worked for the Oz Bell reps for a while - they (Bell) were promising to have 609's at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney!!

Now 2007 - maybe!!

20th January 2005 | 13:24

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Agaricus bisporus

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What chance of the UK CAA certificating a tiltrotor I wonder?

20th January 2005 | 13:32

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b.borg

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Agaricus bisporus

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What chance of the UK CAA certificating a tiltrotor I wonder?

None what so ever

The perfectly capable chappies at EASA will have the honour of certifying the BA-609

21st January 2005 | 09:12

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21st Century

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Tony-

Nick and LowNr are right; Bell says it will be the end of 2007 before certification and first BA609 deliveries. They also say the first two years of deliveries are sold out.