Having had the opportunity to talk to some of those involved, Australian Helicopters deserve our support and congratulations on their achievements to date, and the award of their new contract.
They have negotiated (as did CHC) for about 3 years toward this outcome, and have won the contract fairly and innovatively. The equipment required was dictated by the client, leaving AH with start up costs way above those of the incumbent. To win against such odds, professionaly and "thinking outside the square", is to their credit, and to the benefit of the industry.