Speaking of the 429, I had a look see at Air Zermatts new 429 on display here
They finally got it? Does this replace the EC135?
WRT the new Bell, it is promising if they have identified that this end of the private/commercial/utility market is potentially so big that it justifies a new product to compete against the R66/EC120/EN480B.
Suppose the rotorhead is cost saving, but also surprised it doesn't have an RR 250 or 300 engine.