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The civil tiltrotor aircraft's potential in developing economiesThe civilian tiltrotor (CTR) is analyzed as a new transportation technology with the potential for changing one of the key economic factors linked to Third World economic development. It is contended that efficient, low-cost transport services are a necessary condition for the economic development of Third World countries and that the CTR's capabilities and operating costs can provide more efficient transport services than have heretofore been available to such countries. A case study of potential CTR use among the nations of the Carribean Basin region appears to offer both analytical and empirical support to these contentions. The analysis indicates that normal market mechanisms are adequate for development of air cargo services using the CTR's capabilities. It is suggested that implementation of this service may require new institutional arrangements, but overall it is concluded that tiltrotor technology could make an important contribution to the economic development of Third World countries.
Document ID
19910039499
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Alton, Larry R.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Lane, Theodore
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1991
Publication Information
Publication: Vertiflite
Volume: 37
ISSN: 0042-4455
Subject Category
Air Transportation And Safety
Accession Number
91A24122
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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