Bronx - I was talking with people in San Diego and after the fires they are looking at buying six 412s for fire fighting duties so that will add to their numbers.
I think you will find that this happens a lot in Southern Cal now, striking while the irons hot.
I saw the drawings for their new Jetranger size aircraft and its probably the most gorgeous looking helicopter I have ever seen, and it includes a Fenestron tail which surprised me. If they get this aircraft up and running, in its modular type form, then Bell will start getting a lot of the market back from Eurocopter because they have the best customer service by miles.
The 407 is a great machine and also one of my favourites.
