Light Jets, Modern Copters Sink Tiltrotor.
July 10, 2008 – 8:20 pmBell Helicopter officials told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram this week that the civilian market for the Bell 206 Tiltorotor BA609 is disappearing as more capable helicopters and $2 million very light jets take center stage. The lead on the project has been shifted to program partner AugustaWestland in Italy. The military counterpart is the V-22 Osprey. A mock-up of the combination airplane and helicopter has occupied space each year on the exhibit floor of the National Business Aviation Association’s annual convention…