From an unbiased point of view . . . .
1.- If the competition was based on looks, they made the right choice.
2.- I understand that politics were certainly an issue here, but I refuse to think that they would be willing to compromise the safety of one of the most important figures in the world by choosing the "next safer machine" just to please their friends.
3.- Hey they brought the S92 here a few days ago to show President Fox and he really liked it, loose some Presidents, win some presidents.
(He currently uses Super Pumas)
Congratulations to both teams for developing such great technology!