Nine new customers in China for Enstrom
Source: HeliHub.com, 22-May-13
Enstrom’s new Chinese owners – Chongqing Machinery & Electronics Holdings – have announced that they have sold new helicopters at a recent regional trade fair to nine customers. Six are “letter of intent” for private owners, while the other three are signed orders for their local City Administration Bureau, Municipal Public Security Bureau, and the [...]
Enstrom breaks ground on production plant expansion
Source: Enstrom, 22-May-13
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation held their groundbreaking ceremony Friday, May 10, 2013 for their new expansion.This expansion will nearly double the size of the current facility.Governor Rick Snyder of Michigan was in attendance at the event, as well as Michigan State Representative Ed McBroom, Michigan Economic Development Corporation Chief Operation Officer, Steve Hilfinger, Mayor Menominee, Jean [...]
Enstrom appoints construction company for 77,000 sq.ft extension
Source: Enstrom, 24-Apr-13
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation recently announced plans for expansion of its Menominee Michigan plant. The company has chosen Moyle Construction out of Houghton, Michigan to be the design-builder for the project. Other Moyle Construction projects in the local area have included the Country Inn & Suites in Marinette, WI and The Harbors in Menominee, MI. Enstrom’s [...]
23-Apr-13 N51767 Enstrom F28C Glidden, US-Iowa
23-Apr-13
Crashed in open field with boom separated from cabin/engine area. Helicopter had been hired by Iowa Department of Natural Resources for a geese count
Japan certifies Enstrom 480B
Source: Enstrom, 18-Apr-13
On March 29, 2013, Enstrom Helicopter Corporation received Type Certificate Number 74 from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) for the Enstrom Model 480B Helicopter. The application was initially submitted to the JCAB on May 17, 2012. On October 22, 2012, two JCAB officials, accompanied by Mr. Mitsuo Hattori, Enstrom’s representative from Aero Facility in [...]
Enstrom will expand, add to workforce
Source: Ehextra, 18-Apr-13
Construction set to begin in less than a month at Enstrom Helicopter will not only drastically change the business, it will change the face of the west side of Menominee (see full story).
27-Mar-13 N918DK Enstrom F28F Twin Falls, US-Idaho
27-Mar-13
Lost power on climb out, landed heavily and fall onto port side. Owner/pilot Steven Wybenga, age 51, suffered slight injuries
Enstrom provides update on their new owners
Source: Enstrom, 07-Mar-13
As of December 27, 2012, Chongqing Helicopter Investment Co., Ltd (CQHIC), located in Chongqing, China has acquired Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, moving from one foreign owner to another. CQHIC is focused on helping Enstrom expand its reach into China and the rest of the world.The number of helicopters in Asia represents only a small percent of [...]
Argentina certifies Enstrom 480B
Source: Enstrom, 06-Mar-13
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has been working on achieving certification for the 480B in Argentina. The application was completed May 1, 2012, and since then it has been an ongoing process to complete the validation. During the process, Enstrom created a dedicated Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement for Argentina. Six officials from the Administración Nacional de Aviación [...]
Enstrom selects Garmin G1000H for 480B
Source: Garmin, 05-Mar-13
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced that Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has selected the G1000H all-glass, integrated flight deck for its 480B helicopter model. The new 480B flight deck was introduced today at the HAI Heli-Expo in Las Vegas, Nev. “The Enstrom 480B is [...]
Rolls-Royce delivers 31,000th M250 engine to Enstrom
Source: Rolls-Royce, 05-Mar-13
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has delivered the 31,000th M250 engine to Enstrom Helicopter Corporation for installation in a 480B training helicopter destined for the Japan Ground Self Defense Force. The Rolls-Royce M250 engine line has amassed an impressive 223 million flight hours over the past 50 years of operation and has been continuously [...]
New owners at Enstrom Helicopter Corp
Source: Enstrom, 10-Jan-13
As of Dec. 27, 2012, Chongqing Helicopter Investment Co., Ltd (CQHIC), located in Chongqing, China has acquired Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, moving from one foreign owner to another. Chongqing is the fourth largest metropolitan area in China. CQHIC is focused on helping Enstrom expand its reach into China and the rest of the world. The number [...]
07-Dec-12 N574H Enstrom F28C Abilene, US-Texas
07-Dec-12
Engine failure on training flight. Emergency landing made with some damage to tail rotor. Pilot was instructor Robert Welch, 50 and student was aircraft owner Neil Overton, 41
30-Nov-12 Enstrom 480B Pondok Cabe, Indonesia
30-Nov-12
Crashed on a training flight at Pondok Cabe airfield, injuring both occupants. “Pamulang police chief Comr. Nasir said that pilot Insp. M Ibnu and copilot First Brig. Togu were about three meters off the ground and about to land when the helicopter suddenly fell into a nosedive.”
Japan accepts 10th of 30 Enstrom 480s
Source: Enstrom, 01-Nov-12
Representatives from Japan visited Enstrom the week of October 22, 2012 to accept their last delivery for the year. This delivery marks eight aircraft for the year, completing a total 10 out of a contracted 30 TH-480B helicopters that have been delivered. The turbine powered aircraft will be used by the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force [...]
Enstrom refreshes website
Source: Enstrom, 19-Oct-12
Enstrom Helicopter underwent a website redesign in the early part of summer this year. Enstrom teamed up with Burnham Richards, a brand elevation company out of Green Bay, Wisconsin, to complete the upgrade. The goal of the redesign of the website is to make the page easier to navigate, more interactive, and easier to find [...]
Enstrom delivers last of 16 480Bs to Royal Thai Army
Source: Enstrom, 28-Aug-12
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation recently completed delivery of 16 480B turbine training/utility helicopters for the Royal Thai Army (RTA). The deliveries were completed on budget, and ahead of contracted requirements. “I am extremely proud of our team,” said Enstrom’s President & CEO, Jerry Mullins. “From contract signing to final delivery we completed this program in just [...]
20-Jul-12 F-GIZR Enstrom F28A St Croix Vallee, France
20-Jul-12
Tail rotor struck ground taking off from sloping ground
20-May-12 N63VP Enstrom F28F Twin Falls, US-Idaho
20-May-12
Pilot had informed ATC of mechanical concerns but did not quite reach the airport, the helicopter being severely damaged when landing half a mile stort of Magic Valley Regional Airport (Joslin Field). Photos show the cabin completely separated from the tail boom.
Lycoming releases first series of UL 91 unleaded avgas approvals
Source: Lycoming, 18-Apr-12
Just weeks after Lycoming Engines, a division of Avco Corporation, announced it would seek Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval to operate certain engines on ASTM D7547 UL 91 unleaded avgas, it has received FAA approval to update its listing of approved fuels. Lycoming’s newly available Service Instruction SI-1070R lists 35 engine models approved to operate [...]
Gardner Aviation Services completes 3 Enstrom 480B Garmin G-500H upgrades
Source: Precision Aviation Group, 12-Apr-12
Atlanta-based Precision Aviation Group (PAG) subsidiary Gardner Aviation Services (GAS), announces the completion of its 3rd Enstrom 480B Garmin G-500H installation and Avionics upgrade. The Rotorcraft Services Division (RSD) performed the upgrade for Denver, Colorado based Mountain One Helicopters. The RSD provides Helicopter-specific Avionics Upgrades/Installs, Airframe Maintenance, and MRO services at GAS’ 35,000 square foot facilities located [...]
Enstrom 480B spray system certified in China
Source: Enstrom, 10-Apr-12
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation and Isolair Inc. recently received Chinese certification for the Innovator II 3900-480 spray system. The lightweight system fits all Enstrom 480 and 480B models, and can be quickly installed or removed for ease of use. The launch customer in China for the Isolair spray system was long time Enstrom customer Wuhan Helicopters, [...]
03-Apr-12 N3042D Enstrom F280FX Corpus Christi, US-Texas
03-Apr-12
Heavy landing on final approach, causing skids to flatten and some rotor blade damage. Minor injury to pilot, passenger refused medical help. Aircraft was returning to base after transmission line survey for American Electric Power.
Sandel avionics chosen for Enstrom 480 fleet in Japan
Source: Sandel Avionics, 20-Mar-12
Sandel Avionics has announced it has been chosen by the Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) to provide its 3-ATI SN3500 Primary Navigation Display and SG102 Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) with unique Reversionary Attitude Display mode for a fleet of 30 new Enstrom 480B turbine helicopters purchased by the JGSDF. A representative of the [...]
Enstrom rep in Thailand receives award from US Commercial Service
Source: Enstrom, 14-Feb-12
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation’s representative in Thailand, M-Landarch Inc., recently received a prestigious award from the US Commercial Service. The “Excellence in Trade Platinum” award was given for outstanding achievement in promoting trade between the United States and Thailand in 2011. M-Landarch was instrumental in securing Enstrom’s contract to supply 16 model 480B turbine training helicopters [...]
Japan signs for another 28 Enstrom TH-480s
Source: Enstrom, 13-Feb-12
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation signed a contract today for the follow on 28 aircraft contract with their Representative, Aero Facility Co. Ltd., of Japan, at the HAI convention. This signing, which took place on Feb. 13, 2012 at the Enstrom display, follows a contract awarding the aircraft between the Japanese government and Enstrom’s Japanese representative. The [...]
Deliveries of Enstrom 480 to Royal Thai Army pass the half-way mark
Source: Enstrom, 12-Feb-12
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation transferred ownership of 4 new 480B turbine helicopters to the Royal Thai Army (RTA) on January 20th in Lop Buri, Thailand. This acceptance brings the total number of aircraft operated by the RTA to 10, of the 16 training/utility helicopters contracted for the Royal Thai Army. The 480Bs were purchased to provide [...]
08-Feb-12 G-OJMF Enstrom 280FX Barton, UK
08-Feb-12
In a run-on landing , the helicopter veered after landing and the tail rotor struck the ground.
16th birthday first solo on turbine and piston helicopters
Source: Gloucestershire Airport, 27-Jan-12
A Cheltenham Schoolboy celebrated his 16th birthday today, 26 January 2012, with a helicopter flight from Gloucestershire Airport – with a difference! Ollie Chadwick made two unaccompanied ‘solo’ flights, one in a jet turbine helicopter and one in a piston engine helicopter – believed to be a ‘record’. 16 is the youngest permitted age for [...]
Enstrom delivers four more 480s to Royal Thai Army
Source: Enstrom, 13-Dec-11
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation recently shipped four new 480B turbine helicopters to Thailand. The helicopters are part of a program for 16 training/utility helicopters for the Royal Thai Army. Enstrom has already delivered six helicopters, and these have entered service for the RTA. “This is an exciting time for Enstrom,” said Enstrom’s President & CEO, Jerry [...]
Enstrom appoints new dealer in China
Source: Enstrom, 31-Oct-11
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Zuhai Business Aviation Center as an Enstrom helicopter dealer in China. Located in Guandong Province, Zuhai BAC will now sell, service and operate Enstrom helicopters along with their well-established, fixed-wing business. To inaugurate the dealership, Zuhai BAC has placed orders for a new 280FX and [...]
Enstrom delivers first 280FX in four years
Source: HeliHub.com, 20-Oct-11
Across the industry we have seen different signs of the global recession affecting us in many different ways. One of the most tangible demonstrations of this is in new helicopter production, something that HeliHub.com monitors closely. One of the helicopter types we have identified is the piston-engined Enstrom 280FX. The most recent serial number was [...]
Enstrom expects Japanese signature by January
Source: HeliHub.com, 08-Oct-11
Enstrom has recently shipped the second of two 480Bs to the Japanese Ground Self Defence Force. It will now go through some local configuration and Enstrom’s Sales Director Tracy Beigler expects it in service around February 2012. The first aircraft has been operating very successfully, and Mr Beigler told HeliHub.com at Helitech that he expects [...]
03-Sep-11 N280AD Enstrom F280FX Heber City, US-Utah
03-Sep-11
Three injured – pilot reported entered autorotation after engine failure. Pilot named as Ken Heidorn and passengers were Suzanne Tanner and her 15-year-old son
29-Aug-11 N228F Enstrom F28F Menominee, US-Michigan
29-Aug-11
Landed hard and tail blades struck the ground
26-Aug-11 D-HEVA Enstrom F28F Mülheim an der Mosel, Germany
26-Aug-11
Extensively damaged by severe hailstorm when parked at a hotel. Hail stones the size of tennis balls!
26-Aug-11 D-HHSB Enstrom F28C Mülheim an der Mosel, Germany
26-Aug-11
Extensively damaged by severe hailstorm when parked at a hotel. Hail stones the size of tennis balls!
26-Aug-11 D-HFIN Enstrom F28A Mülheim an der Mosel, Germany
26-Aug-11
Extensively damaged by severe hailstorm when parked at a hotel. Hail stones the size of tennis balls!
26-Aug-11 D-HAEW Enstrom F28A Mülheim an der Mosel, Germany
26-Aug-11
Extensively damaged by severe hailstorm when parked at a hotel. Hail stones the size of tennis balls!
First three Enstrom 480s deliverd to Royal Thai Army
Source: Enstrom, 02-Aug-11
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has delivered the first three, of a total of 16, 480B turbine training/utility helicopters to the Royal Thai Army. The delivery took place at the Royal Thai Army air base in Lop Buri, Thailand, and was followed by an official acceptance ceremony, blessing, and aerial parade for the Royal Thai Army’s top [...]
Enstrom 480B certified in China
Source: Enstrom, 18-Jul-11
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has recently received CAAC civil type certification of the 480B turbine helicopter in China. The 480B joins 3 other models of Enstrom helicopters now certified in China, including the current production piston powered 280FX. The program included a week long visit by CAAC officials to Enstrom’s factory in Menominee, MI. “We’ve had [...]
23-Jun-11 N5694A Enstrom F28C DeSoto, US-Nebraska
23-Jun-11
Helicopter was surveying power lines but was forced to make an emergency landing after reporting mechanical problems. F28 ended up on its side
Powerline detection system certified on Enstrom 480B
Source: Safe Flight, 25-Apr-11
Safe Flight Instrument Corporation’s Powerline Detection System (PDS) has been certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on the Enstrom 480B model helicopter. The FAA has issued a Type Certificate for the Powerline Detection System. Safe Flight and Enstrom are currently working towards a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) that will allow for a retrofit installation [...]
27-Mar-11 N8631P Enstrom F280FX 20M east of Miami, US-Florida
27-Mar-11
Pilot was flying alone from South Florida to Nassau, Bahamas – the shortest distance for that route being 50 miles. Some 20 miles out over the sea, the aircraft experienced engine problems and put down safely in the water. The Enstrom was fitted with fixed floats
Enstrom sells spraying 480 to China’s Wuhan Helicopters
Source: Enstrom, 23-Mar-11
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has recently signed a Purchase Agreement with Wuhan Helicopters in China for a 480B turbine helicopter. The state of the art aircraft will be equipped with a Garmin GPS system, an Isolair agricultural spraying system, and a Safe Flight Powerline Detection System. Enstrom has a long history with Wuhan Helicopters and China. [...]
Enstrom begins Royal Thai Army aircraft production
Source: Enstrom, 22-Mar-11
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation would like to announce that the first three, of a contracted sixteen, 480B advanced turbine training helicopters for the Royal Thai Army have been completed at the Enstrom factory. The aircraft have been equipped with a number of advanced features, including NVG compatible cockpits, Chelton EFIS systems, and dual Wulfsberg RT-5000 tactical [...]
Enstrom signs purchase agreement for second JGSDF helicopter
Source: Enstrom, 11-Mar-11
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has signed a purchase agreement with Aero Facility Co. Ltd., Enstrom’s representative in Japan, for the second of a planned 30 TH-480B turbine training helicopter procurement for the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force. The agreement, signed at Enstrom’s Booth during the HAI Expo in Orlando, FL, calls for delivery of the aircraft [...]
26-Feb-11 N5689B Enstrom F28C-2 St Lucie, US-Florida
26-Feb-11
low fuel pressure warning light came on during climbout at 200′. Engine sputtered and the ensuing landing was heavy, with the tail boom separating from the cabin and the base of the cabin touching the ground.
Fort Wayne Helicopters moving to Plymouth Municipal Airport
Source: South Bend Tribune, 11-Feb-11
The business originated in Fort Wayne, was based most recently in Warsaw and now has landed in Plymouth under the ownership of Kenny Keller Jr., of Bourbon. See also http://www.fortwaynehelicopters.com/
Safe Flight begins delivery of Powerline Detection System for Thai Enstrom 480s
Source: Safe Flight, 18-Oct-10
Safe Flight Instrument has begun delivery of its Powerline Detection System (PDS) to Enstrom for installation on three Enstrom 480B model helicopters scheduled to be supplied to the Royal Thai Army in the first quarter of 2011. The addition of Safe Flight’s Powerline Detection System was a key component in the contract award to provide [...]
Durban-based JNC Helicopters celebrates ten years and first Enstrom
Source: JNC Helicopters, 17-Oct-10
Durban-Based JNC helicopter had two very good reasons to celebrate recently when it held a gala dinner at its Virginia Airport headquarters for about a hundred specially-invited guests to mark the tenth anniversary of its formation and the delivery of the first Enstrom F28C-2 in its fleet. The helicopter is also the first of its [...]
Mount Rule helicopter crash remains a mystery
Source: IOM Today, 16-Sep-10
Story refers to this accident 19-Mar-10 G-COLL Enstrom F280C East Baldwin, Isle of Man, UK (file photo)
Enstrom flies first 480B for JGSDF training programme
Source: Enstrom, 30-Aug-10
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has completed the first day of flying for the first 480B helicopter destined for the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Pilot Training Programme. “The first day could not have gone better”, said Jerry Mullins, President and CEO of Enstrom Helicopter Corporation. “All necessary flight performance requirements were met and Production Flight [...]
Japanese Ground Self Defence Force orders 30 Enstrom 480Bs
Source: Enstrom, 12-Mar-10
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has recently been chosen by the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force to supply the next generation of training helicopters for the JGSDF Pilot Training Program. The program calls for the first evaluation helicopter to be delivered in 2010, with a total of 30 aircraft to be delivered by 2014. Enstrom was chosen [...]
Enstrom Wins Royal Thai Army Training Program
Source: Enstrom, 26-Feb-10
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation would like to announce that they will be providing 16 480B advanced turbine training helicopters for the Royal Thai Army. The 480B was selected in a competitive bidding process that included aircraft from 7 different major manufacturers. In October Enstrom hosted a delegation of officials from the Royal Thai Army led by [...]
Asia orders boost Enstrom business
Source: AIN, 22-Feb-10
Enstrom is finalising an order for 16 480Bs to the Royal Thai Army, and up to 30 to Japan’s Self Defense Force
Dean Louck’s Enstrom design to feature at Heli-Expo 2010
Source: Dean Loucks, 18-Feb-10
Pilots looking to make a personal or professional statement with their helicopter, plane-or any other toy–need look no further than the Heli-Expo in Houston. Renowned painter Dean Loucks will display ways to “Bling Your Bird” at the Heli-Expo, February 20-23 as the exemplary paint scheme for this prestigious brand. When Loucks purchased his own Enstrom [...]
Enstrom to use Safe Flight power line unit
Source: UPI, 30-Oct-09
Instrument maker Safe Flight has won a contract to supply its Powerline Detector to Enstrom 480B helicopters for the Thai army. The contract, awarded by Enstrom Helicopter Corp., means Safe Flight’s unit will be sold to all other Enstrom 480 and 480B operators as a production option or as a retrofit.
05-Aug-09 C-GVQQ Enstrom F28C Mont-Laurier, Quebec, Canada (2F)
05-Aug-09
5-Aug-09 C-GVQQ Enstrom F28C Mont-Laurier, Quebec, Canada
18-Jul-09 HI-421 Enstrom F28F 6.5 miles north of Pisco Airport, Peru
18-Jul-09
18-Jul-09 HI-421 Enstrom F28F 6.5 miles north of Pisco Airport, Peru
28-May-09 N878EE Enstrom F480 near Guaymate, La Romana province, Dominican Republic (2F)
28-May-09
28-May-09 N878EE Enstrom F480 near Guaymate, La Romana province, Dominican Republic
25-May-09 N5699N Enstrom F280C Ogden, US-Utah
25-May-09
25-May-09 N5699N Enstrom F280C Ogden, US-Utah
Enstrom Operator Receives Part 135
Source: Vertical, 05-May-09
Enstrom recently announced that Aircraft Charter Services, a subsidiary company of Goshen Air Center, has added an Enstrom 480B to their charter certificate. Goshen Air Center, located in Goshen, IN, is one of Enstrom’s premier US dealers in the region.
20-Apr-09 N409LH Enstrom F280FX Erie, US-Colorado
20-Apr-09
20-Apr-09 N409LH Enstrom F280FX Erie, US-Colorado
19-Mar-09 N280AD Enstrom F280FX Wendover, US-Utah
19-Mar-09
19-Mar-09 N280AD Enstrom F280FX Wendover, US-Utah
