Tiltrotor

Paper details:
Consider the Tiltrotor. The V-22 is currently in deployment and the AW-609 is heading towards limited civil production. Given the current heliport infrastructure and noise challenges, plus the cost of operating new technology, is the tiltrotor a viable commercial vehicle? Look beyond the uniqueness of the machine and consider costs, various potential niche and profitability. Resources and references are part of the response whenever possible.

Tiltrotor

Paper details:
Consider the Tiltrotor. The V-22 is currently in deployment and the AW-609 is heading towards limited civil production. Given the current heliport infrastructure and noise challenges, plus the cost of operating new technology, is the tiltrotor a viable commercial vehicle? Look beyond the uniqueness of the machine and consider costs, various potential niche and profitability. Resources and references are part of the response whenever possible.