Author: Bert Ehrmann

M.A.R.C. 1 Robotics

  I would like to introduce the Enstrom sponsored Robotics team from Menominee high School. F.I.R.S.T. (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) was founded by Dean Kamen (former owner of Enstrom) in 1989 to inspire young people’s interest and participation in science and technology. The robotics competition made up of High school-aged teams… Read more »

Enstrom Wins Awards

On May 21, 2015, Enstrom Helicopter Corporation was awarded the 2015 Business of the Year Award from the Michigan Works Job Force Board. The Michigan Works! System is a unified workforce development system that is an instrumental partner for developing Michigan’s economic future. The Enstrom factory expansion project along with increased employment has given Menominee positive… Read more »

You Go, Girl!

Our Brandi Flinn, a graduate of Northern Michigan University who works in Dynamic Components, is the winner of the Sporty’s Foundation Flight Training Scholarship for Small-Aircraft Maintenance Technicians! The prize includes a $5,000 scholarship for flight training and a trip to the Women In Aviation Conference in Dallas, Texas, in March. The issue of Women… Read more »

See you at HAI Heli-Expo?

Stop by booth #1828 to say hello!

Enstrom engineers play with Legos

There has always been a special connection between kids and robots, and kids and Legos. Kids, robots, and Legos can all be found at a robotics group at the Marinette Middle School. With advisor Lynn Francour, a group of 40 sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-graders work together to create Lego robots. Ten of these students form… Read more »

Celebrating Delivery of the First Model 480B-G!

Menominee, Michigan; October 6, 2014 Enstrom Helicopter Corporation celebrated delivery of the first model 480B-G to Rick Boswell of New Hampshire today. The 480B-G is equipped with the Garmin G1000H glass cockpit. “I’m a tech junkie,” says Rick. “When I heard about the Garmin G1000H, I had to have it. Partner it with the Enstrom… Read more »

Enstrom joins elite ranks in technology: Introducing the 480B-G

Menominee, MI/July 28, 2014 — Enstrom is pleased to announce that the Federal Aviation Administration has certified the Garmin G1000H all-glass, integrated flight deck for installation in its 480B helicopter model. The new configuration will be designated the 480B-G. “This program is a significant milestone for Enstrom as we continue with future developments in our product… Read more »

Are we in your part of the world yet?

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is pleased to announce three new Enstrom dealers: DSA a.s., in the Czech Republic, Hi-Tech Helicopters, Inc. in North Carolina, and Indiana Helicopters in Indiana. “All three are well-established companies and will enhance our market presence for these regions,” said Orlando Alaniz, director of sales and marketing at Enstrom. “We are looking… Read more »

Everyone loves a makeover! Everyone loves a makeover! Enstrom Continues Tranformation, AINonline