Now the AS350 in question is not on an AOC (as far as I'm aware, standing by to be corrected), hence if the owner or pilot is not closely related to pax in some way it becomes Public Transport category flying.
Hedski,
What is the relevance of who is related to who? Are you suggesting that if my next door neighbour gets married, and I take him and his wife out in my helicopter free of charge, that is public transport? I suggest you look at the rules again
BC