Enstrom Helicopter Corporation (Enstrom) has delivered a new 480B turbine helicopter to Safomar Aviation (Safomar), its longtime authorized distributor serving South Africa and much of Sub-Saharan Africa. The delivery not only reflects the company’s longstanding partnership, but also marks Enstrom’s first commercial aircraft delivery since resuming production—an important milestone as the company continues expanding support… Read more »
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation’s turbine-powered 480B helicopter has achieved full regulatory compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), meaning Enstrom is ready to begin arranging delivery as of today. Aircraft 5261, pictured above, is the first new 480B built and signed off on for full airworthiness, and it… Read more »
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation will showcase two helicopters, one fresh from its debut at VAI VERTICON, at SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida, April 14-19. Nicknamed “spring break for pilots,” SUN ‘n FUN attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors for hundreds of aircraft displays, brilliant airshows, hands-on workshops, safety forums, and more. Enstrom is… Read more »
The year 2025 saw Enstrom Helicopter Corporation continue its remarkable resurgence into the light helicopter market. From new, deluxe models to new partnerships to impressive showings at tradeshows, there was a lot to celebrate! With full Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification of Enstrom’s crash resistant fuel system (CRFS) for new 480B helicopters, Enstrom can once… Read more »
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has received full Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification for the crash resistant fuel system (CRFS) on its 480B turbine-powered helicopter. This achievement enables Enstrom to resume sales of newly produced 480B helicopters to the global market. The U.S. Congress had previously approved an FAA mandate requiring all helicopter manufacturers to implement CRFS… Read more »
Enstrom Helicopter will announce multiple key achievements on the world stage as company representatives return to European Rotors 2025, the largest business-to-business rotorcraft event outside the United States. The four-day event runs from November 17-20 in Cologne, Germany. Customers will find Enstrom at Booth 734. In previous years, European Rotors has attracted more than 5,400… Read more »
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is proud to announce the promotion of Chief Operating Officer Adam Richardson to President & CEO of Enstrom. Former President Todd Tetzlaff will remain an integral part of Enstrom’s core leadership team, becoming Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Global Relations. For two years, Richardson and Tetzlaff have worked closely on… Read more »
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is partnering with a new service center to better serve its customers. Heli-Lynx Helicopters is now authorized to perform maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on both piston and turbine Enstrom models. Located in Southern Ontario, Heli-Lynx has offered premium support for private and commercial helicopter operators worldwide since 2002. “Enstrom owners will be… Read more »
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is proud to announce new options for pilots who wish to add head-turning style and comfort to an already stellar product. The 480B Elite includes all the top-of-the-line features Enstrom Helicopter has to offer, including exclusive paint and interior styles. The 480B Signature will become the new baseline for what Enstrom will… Read more »