Thanks Nick for the update. My comments about the length of time it has taken to develop was based on the original Sikorsky discusions with North Sea helicopter operators taking place in the early ninety's and the fact that this was a development from an existing aircraft (albiet only powertrain and rotor systems being carried forward as far as I am aware).
I know that many delays can be caused by commercial and market reasons but the sooner we get a viable alternative to the Eurocopter 19 - 24 seater products the better. Having had to fly AS332 variants for longer than I care to remember, I hope to get the oportunity to get my hands on a Sikorsky product again.
Which brings me back to my question about how many customers have bought options for the S92 ??????