First of its kind Civilian Helicopter-Plane Hybrid "Tilt-Rotor Aircraft" to arrive next year
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For the 1st time, a production model of helicopter-plane hybrid called 'Tilt-Rotor Aircraft' will be approved for civilian uses such as emergency medivac flights, search&rescue operations & for executive travel. The hybrids hover like helicopters but fly faster higher than 300mph & over a 1000 mile away; don't require airports & can save time in the organ donation process. It's being built in the US by Italian aerospace Leonardo.