I was referring to the Bell 525 that first flew in 2016. Without Nick Lappos convincing Textron to fund a clean sheet FBW 525 development, Bell would have developed a warmed over 412.
The 525 program produced a strong engineering team and advanced technology just in time for the V-280 program. Additionally, the 525 forced Bell to completely revamp its manufacturing processes, which really hadn’t been updated for 50 years.
Sikorsky has not designed a new commercial Helicopter since the S 92, over 20 years ago. Boeing has not designed a new commercial rotorcraft in over 40 years.
When designing a commercial helicopter, operating cost is just as important as speed and payload. This is experience neither Boeing or Sikorsky have retained.