"Aircraft for export could easily be slotted into the expected second American multi-year buy, Col. Greg Masiello, joint V-22 program manager, U.S. Naval Air Systems command, said here at the Farnborough International airshow yesterday. He did not identify potential customers, but serious interest from Canada, Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been reported."
"Bell Boeing officials have suggested that the tilt-rotor could also replace the VH-3s used to transport the U.S. President himself."
"Despite the recent crash of an AFSOC aircraft on a training mission, Masiello said the Osprey’s poor safety reputation was behind it. “The hydraulics and the wiring were completely redesigned after the early accidents. It’s perfectly safe. I would fly my family in it,” he added."
http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/2012-07-09/bell-pushes-v-22-tiltrotor-sales-drive
" WASHINGTON — The Marine helicopter squadron responsible for flying President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, cabinet members and other VIPs has a new aircraft: An MV-22 Osprey.
HMX-1’s tilt-rotor aircraft is painted green and will be used in a support role, transporting the president’s staff and the media, Marine spokesman Capt. Richard Ulsh confirmed.
http://www.stripes.com/news/osprey-gets-support-role-in-marine-one-squadron-1.217343
Aren't ya'll confident enough yet to let the president ride around in that thing? Maybe not?