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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 »
Enstrom Helicopter Blood Drive
Thank you to everyone on our team who donated at our annual Red Cross Blood Drive! You don’t have to know someone to save their life! ❤️
Employee Spotlight: James Duncan
One thing I love about Enstrom Helicopter is that it’s all about innovation – finding new and better ways to promote performance and safety in its designs. My name is James Duncan, and I joined Enstrom as the R&D Engineering Manager in September of this year. I love the tight-knit, roll-up-your-sleeves work culture, and I… Read more »
Enstrom Prepares to Share Key Achievements at European Rotors
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 Interns Explore Bright Futures in Aerospace
Students at area high schools and colleges capped off a summer internship season full of learning, discovery, and one-of-a-kind experiences with Enstrom Helicopter Corporation. Six talented interns dove headfirst into learning the ins and outs of what makes an Enstrom fly. Director of Finance and Human Resources Charles Rowell said, “We view this program as… Read more »
Enstrom Offers Convenient, New Way to Reliably Find Service Centers
A new feature is available on our website to help customers find their nearest service center that specializes in servicing Enstrom helicopters. The “Find a Service Center” page is available here. Currently, the locator targets only service centers in North America, but developers plan to add to the locator’s growing list of international service centers soon,… Read more »
Enstrom 480B Demonstration Flight with RotorHub International Editor Gideon Ewers
RotorHub International Editor Gideon Ewers experiences firsthand the performance, handling, and versatility of the 480B in demo flight with Enstrom’s Chief Pilot Cody Parkovich, while highlighting key features of this light turbine helicopter that make it a standout in both training and utility roles.
Upcoming Events
Rotors ‘n Ribs
07/11/2026Location: Goshen Municipal Airport, Goshen, Indiana
Open to all helicopter owners, pilots, and enthusiasts, Rotors ’n Ribs is a helicopter fly in featuring educational seminars, flight demonstrations, and, of course, delicious ribs.
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EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026
07/20/2026 — Sun., 07/26/2026Location: Oshkosh/Nekimi, Wisconsin
Fun for the whole family that you’ll find only in Oshkosh is waiting for you at the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration®!
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National Night Out
08/04/2026Location: Enstrom Helicopter, Menominee, MI
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation will join in celebrating National Night Out, an annual campaign aimed at better connecting first responders with the communities they serve.
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