dangermouse,
Thanks for responding to crab, I almost did (but thankfully suppressed the urge!) because each machine has lots to offer. It is up to our customers to decide. As I have posted in the past, I have many friends at Westlands, including several test pilots, and do wish to be able to drink coffee there in the future!
For the record, the Collier press release said, "It is the only aircraft in its class certified to the rigorous FAA Part 29 requirements, incorporating the latest specifications for flaw tolerance, bird strike capability and turbine burst protection. " That statement is quite correct, but the comma does allow one to stop a bit too long, perhaps.
Regarding Cat A, the S-92 is qualified to Cat A at its max gross weight, up to hot high conditions.