Regulatory Challenges Pace AW609’s Push Toward Certification

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Credit: Leonardo Helicopters
CASCINA COSTA, Italy—Leonardo Helicopters is continuing its push toward certification of the AW609 commercial tiltrotor, though progress has been slowed by U.S. government shutdowns and personnel turnover at the FAA. Three aircraft are supporting flight testing and certification. The third and fifth...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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