EASA wanted to make the H145 a separate type!
If thatīs what he said-he was openly lying to you.
It was the manufacturer who insisted in making the 145 a seperate type rating...
I had seen the email of the testpilot back in the days-one of the guys shared it on the internet....
The OEB allows manufacturers to "dictate" what training should be required...
Its like asking Mercedes what training is required for a driving license owner before he could be allowed to drive the mercedes he just bought.....