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Point taken. I guess one could argue that the synthetic vision and dual channel FADEC are 'new technologies' as many costlier and larger aircraft don't offer either or both of those yet, the current EC145 and 412EP for example. But I would agree it is a weak argument.
The MAPL 351 would have been nice but I doubt it could have been had at this price point. As I recall the MAPL line incorporated 3 or 4 MRBs and new drive trains, but I could be wrong. Maybe someday Bell will give us a 407 replacement that might meet what it appears some were hoping the 505 would be.
Helilog,
I agaree. It is incumbent on Bell to meet or at least come very close to their promise to include DOCs, performance and R&M. If they do they will probably sell a lot, if they don't they won't.
My point is that I don't see an aircraft priced at approx $1m as something to expect to be the latest and greatest in tech nor the fastest, smoothest, prettiest one at the show. But then neither are any of it's likely competitors.