Hippolite - sorry for confusing you with someone else! I did take account of the crashworthy seat option, but not aircon, when I worked out the prices. Perhaps it depends on which salesman you talk to!
I believe that EC have sold 5 other 225's - 2 VIP format to some unknown buyer in the Middle East and 3 to Oman. Neither for oil support of course but at least they are sales.
Then of course there is the large order for the French military. I am told there is currently a 20 month lead time for delivery so they will not be going bust just yet!
I don't think there is a big price difference between the L2 and 225 if you exclude the crashworthy seat/floor - about US$2 million, which buys you a 1000kg increase in payload.
HC