Blackmax
If you were to audit AW manufacturing, I am sure the outcome would be most enlightening.
Alas my comments to SM were intended as a little tongue in cheek at his "expert" assertions on behalf of Shell whom he does not represent.
My point is that FAR/JAR 29 latest amendment is a worthy paper certification goal but there are other aircraft types (S-76) which while they may not fully comply, have a demonstrated safety record based on 6m flight hours.
I believe that these aircraft should not be ruled out of contracting for OGP companies based purely on a tick in a few boxes when the product certified to the latest paper standards is maybe not demonstrably safer, yet.