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VAI Presents Pierre duPont with Unique Recognition
Congratulations to Pierre (Bayard) duPont on his 25 years of excellence in flying aircraft into VAI VERTICON (formerly HAI HELI-EXPO). VAI Safety Director Zac Noble presented a first-of-its-kind award to Enstrom’s Senior Technical Fellow in recognition of his dedication to vertical aviation and adherence to the highest operational safety standards. At a VERTICON pilot briefing… Read more »
Enstrom Helicopter Excels at VAI VERTICON 2026
We at Enstrom had a fantastic week in Atlanta for VAI VERTICON 2026. One of the best parts about visiting shows like VERTICON is the ability to connect with the customers who love and trust your product. Among the countless amazing conversations, our team got to chat with our dealership partners in Europe, an Enstrom… Read more »
The Wait is Over – Enstrom Cleared by FAA and EASA to Deliver New Rotorcraft
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 to fly in new helicopters at SUN ‘n FUN
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 »
Discover what’s new with Enstrom at VAI VERTICON 2026
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation welcomes the global helicopter community to discover what’s new with Enstrom at VERTICON 2026, the world’s largest vertical aviation conference and trade show. This year’s VERTICON exhibition is scheduled for March 10-12, featuring more than 600 exhibitors and spanning across the entirety of the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Attendees… Read more »
Enstrom Empowers Maintenance Professionals with 2026 Training Courses
Enstrom Helicopter has announced the dates for its biannual piston and turbine maintenance classes, equipping mechanics and pilots with expert training for maintaining Enstrom helicopters. The dates are as follows: Piston June 8-12 September 21-25 Turbine June 15-19 September 28 – October 2 Classes are held at the Enstrom Factory in Menominee, MI for five… Read more »
Enstrom Company Owner Leads Fight to Save Indy Heliport
Many of us remember the destruction of Chicago’s Meigs Field in 2003, once the busiest single-strip airport in the United States. Former Chicago Mayor Richard Daley forced its abrupt closure and ordered the midnight bulldozing of the runway to repurpose it into a park, dealing a major blow to commercial air travel for the city.… Read more »
Enstrom Helicopter Celebrates a Year of Headline-Grabbing Success in 2025
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 Achieves FAA Compliance for CRFS, Reenters U.S. Helicopter Market
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 »
Upcoming Events
SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo
04/14/2026 — Sun., 04/19/2026Location: Lakeland, Florida
SUN ‘n FUN draws hundreds of thousands of visitors every year to Lakeland, Florida, making it the sunshine state’s largest annual convention of any kind.
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Enstrom Maintenance Course, Piston
06/08/2026 — Fri., 06/12/2026Location: Menominee, Michigan, USA
Enstrom offers maintenance courses to educate pilots and ground crew. They are I.A. Renewal Accredited.
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Enstrom Maintenance Course, Turbine
06/15/2026 — Fri., 06/19/2026Location: Menominee, Michigan, USA
Enstrom offers maintenance courses to educate pilots and ground crew. They are I.A. Renewal Accredited.
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