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FAA Finalizes STC Certification for Kelly Aerospace Thermal Systems Air Conditioning Installation on Enstrom 280FX

Menominee, Michigan | August 19, 2026

The FAA has approved the installation of the THERMACOOL electric air conditioning system on Enstrom 280FX helicopters through the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) held by Kelly Aerospace Thermal Systems. Innovation extends beyond aircraft performance—it also enhances the pilot experience. Enstrom Helicopter Corporation (Enstrom) is further enhancing the versatility of its 280FX with FAA approval of… Read more »

Enstrom Helicopter Delivers New 480B to Safomar Aviation, Strengthening Longstanding African Partnership

Menominee, Michigan | July 28, 2026

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 Returns to Goshen Municipal Airport

Menominee, Michigan | June 24, 2026

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 Strengthens Collaboration with European Partners

Menominee, Michigan | June 24, 2026

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 Helps Celebrate Vertical Aviation at EAA

Menominee, Michigan | June 24, 2026

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 »

VAI Presents Pierre duPont with Unique Recognition

Menominee, Michigan | April 10, 2026

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 »