.... was refering to renewal of the Shell fleet by placing contracts with operators using new aircraft like the EC225. It is not possible to confidently place a contract on an operator to operate a new aircraft until the aircraft type is certified, delivered and added to their AOC.
.... Caverton Helicopters fleet before being awarded a major Shell contract - 2 Bell 412, couple of AS350B2 (oh, no, singles
) couple of refurbished ancient DHC6.