Return of the CL-84? Swiss company looks to build modern version

[MilEME09]

Swiss manufacturer Dufour eyes Canadian manufacturing facility for new aircraft

Dufour is looking at a possible Canadian manufacturing facility in addition to a European base

www.theglobeandmail.com

Swiss manufacturer Dufour looks to build a modern version of the CL-84 tilt rotor, and to potentially build in Canada, claiming it has 3 years worth of orders already.

 

[Colin Parkinson]

It would certainly be nice and Canada has a good rep for niche aircraft.

 

[YZT580]

They are looking at a hybrid electric version rather than either piston or turbine. EVTOL.com had an article out a couple of months ago. Although it didn't mention a Canadian factory it did pay tribute to the CL84