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 »
Rotors ‘n Ribs invites helicopter pilots and industry professionals to fire up their engines as organizers fire up their grills for this year’s premier Midwest helicopter fly-in at Goshen Municipal Airport (GSH) on Saturday July 11. The fly-in features flight demonstrations, free entry to America’s Freedom Fest, networking opportunities, and, of course, delicious ribs. Helicopter… Read more »
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has signed a letter of intent with DSA Aviation Company and LOM PRAHA (Prague) to broaden the scope of their collaboration and better serve customers in Europe. Delta System Air (DSA) is an established Enstrom dealer servicing territories in the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Greece, Cyprus, Macedonia, Albania, Bulgaria, and Romania. With… Read more »
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation will fly its latest helicopter models to Oshkosh, Wisconsin for EAA AirVenture from July 20-26. For decades, Enstrom has been a consistent representative of the rotorcraft side of aviation at EAA AirVenture. This year, vertical flight will receive an even bigger spotlight at the 73rd annual fly-in, as the Experimental Aircraft Association… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »