i doubt that the current operators would be overly helpful to what would probably be seen as a competitor setting up shop. not having a go at IH, or anyone else, dont know them at all, but a very small island with limited heli operators, i think only one operator?? maybe two now, probably wouldnt be loaning out their engineer to help the new guy.
maybe im wrong, but would plan on having to get engineer over from NZ or OZ for servicing, or else compete with PNG re wages for them...
Another benefit of an LR is that you will slide the 44 and LR in the hangar space that a 350 would take. and Bell arent winding down support for their products, you can still buy factory new parts for the 204, which is 20-30 yrs older than a LR???
For Fiji, i'd go for an LR, similar to the squirrel, there are good and bad points for both, however it will be the only one in country, which can have its benefits. can also have negatives, but having one AS350 when the other guys have 6 can have negatives as well...