A Message from the Board of Directors
We are proud to announce that Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is in its final stretch of several FAA certification projects, which will bring brand new Enstrom Helicopters to the United States market.
Enstrom is poised to begin delivery of our 480B turbine models in Q3 of 2025. We are also finalizing our piston CRFS certification, so we fully expect to be delivering new piston helicopters in Q2 2026.
In preparation for these deliveries, Enstrom representatives have been busy recruiting dealers and factory-authorized service centers, where every technician will be fully equipped to service all Enstrom models.
Senior Vice President Charles Wade said, “We hosted several demos across the United States, making stops in Florida, Texas, and several other states. We saw lots of activity and lots of interest. It was a tremendously productive trip!”
Enstrom’s new lineup of turbine helicopters will include the current standard 480B, the new baseline 480B Signature, and the fully loaded 480B Elite – a model first announced at VAI Verticon this year. The Elite will feature an all-glass instrument panel, Garmin G500H avionics, GTN750/GTN650/Digital Audio radios, ADS-B In/Out Surveillance, Genesys autopilot, and air conditioning. Elite customers may choose from custom paint schemes and advanced interior trim and color packages.
This past year has demonstrated further reasons for undeniable optimism regarding Enstrom’s future. Enstrom delivered legacy piston and turbine models for military training programs in both Zambia and Peru. We also delivered spare and overhaul parts to customers on all six continents where Enstrom helicopters are flown. Both foreign militaries and private owners have expressed remarkable gratitude at seeing Enstrom Helicopter back at full strength.
Enstrom Board Member Randy Sharkey said, “Our first priority on this journey back to prominence was to ensure that we could support our existing customer base. With the market calling for more options in the light helicopter segment, our engineering team is laser focused on exceeding modern standards and elevating customer expectations.”
Three years after Midwest entrepreneur Chuck Surack purchased Enstrom, our company now boasts more than 180 dedicated employees and one of the best safety records in the industry. Thank you for your continued support of our American-made product!
About Enstrom Helicopter
From Rudy Enstrom’s early designs in 1943 to initial testing in a Michigan Quarry in 1957 to aircraft operating on six continents, Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has maintained a reputation for safety, value and performance. Based in Menominee, Michigan and proudly made in the United States, Enstrom has a rich history for design innovation. The goal is to provide helicopters to the customer’s exact specification and deliver support and maintenance worldwide.