UAE Picks AW609 for Tiltrotor Requirement
The United Arab Emirates has selected the AW609 design from AgustaWestland to fulfill its requirement for a tiltrotor search and rescue aircraft, the Armed Forces’ Joint Aviation Command announced Tuesday.
However, a senior Boeing official told Defense News late Tuesday that the agreement should have no impact on ongoing discussions with the UAE about Bell Boeing’s V-22 design, as the company is targeting a different mission for the Osprey.
The selection of the AW609 gives a launch customer for the search and rescue design of the aircraft. Details
