Sanus & tenfour,
Sanus wrote:
"The EC225 is cheaper than an S92. The AW189 is much cheaper than an EC225. There's little doubt that as in life the same applies to helicopters - You get what you pay for"
I think you are mistaken. The EC225 is the most expensive helicopter. Its not a case of Oil companies/operators getting the cheapest choppers to make a saving here.