IR
Just to confirm the Bristows Jetbox is still flying high. The problem with Agusta/Bell parts is well in hand. Students are still going through with no problem.
One thing to remember with the whole IR thing is that being IFR current is type certified. You may have gone to the expense of getting a twin IR (ie on the AS355 perhaps) but you will still have to undergo training should you get a job flying anything else ie, AS365, 76 etc. This will be payed for by the company involved, therefore in my mind having a twin IR is no real advantage than a Bristows single.
If you think you are going to get a SPIFR job with no real instrument time under your belt then think again.