Rather a pathetic argument Jim - we all know the history and serviceability problems with the Sea King, it is a 1950s design that has passed the test of time with flying colours albeit with the odd problem here and there.
Why should we accept similar issues with a 21st century helicopter that is supposed to be so advanced?
The whole point is that a contract was let to provide a service no less capable - not in 6 months or 2 years but right now!
As for CHC - at least they had a realistic attitude to SAR training.