Google Transport Canada Bell 505... To my knowledge always was the plan. Bell never could've got away with existing TC. New engine, avionics and fuselage triggers all the major change stuff in the rules.
At last two HAI's I've met a couple of engineers at both the 505 and 525 exhibits. From this year, Chief engineer is what the 505 Guy's business card says and supervisor of IPT engineering on the 525 guy. Seemed to know his stuff... The lead pilot they had for each program was very sharp as well and has lots of little details to share.
Probably best thing is to seek out non-Bell folks that have flown it... There's got to be more than just the guy I talked to.