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Enstrom brings first 480 built under new ownership to Heli-Expo

Enstrom brings first 480 built under new ownership to Heli-Expo

8-Mar-2023Source: Enstrom

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation invites all rotorcraft enthusiasts to discover the new and improved Enstrom at this year’s HAI HELI-EXPO in Atlanta. The annual event features networking opportunities and hundreds of education courses with more than 14,000 industry professionals. A lot has changed for Enstrom since last year’s HELI-EXPO. New, visionary ownership has brought about company-wide... Read more

Enstrom – what are the likely outcomes?

Enstrom – what are the likely outcomes?

1-Feb-2022Source: HeliHub.com

Under two weeks ago, the Michigan based manufacturer Enstrom Helicopter Corporation closed its doors and went into Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings. There is no scope for a financial rearrangement (ie the US “Chapter 11” rules) and the company will be liquidated, and its assets sold off. Why did the company fail? What is now becoming... Read more

14-Dec-21 5146 Enstrom 480B Jiraprawat, Thailand (2F)

14-Dec-21 5146 Enstrom 480B Jiraprawat, Thailand (2F)

14-Dec-2021

Crashed and burned out, with instructor and student receiving fatal injuries.  News reel shows one helicopter suddenly losing altitude in a long parade of 9+ helicopters.  One report indicates there was smoke was emanating from the helicopter while it was in flight. The fatalities were later named as Lt. Col. Panthong Banchongplaen, flight instructor and... Read more

10-Oct-20 N899RT Enstrom 480B Putnam, US-Connecticut

10-Oct-20 N899RT Enstrom 480B Putnam, US-Connecticut

10-Oct-2020

Helicopter was attempting to land on a trailer/dolly.  One skid got caught, causing helicopter to come to rest on its side.  The two passengers got out OK.  Fire Brigade said it took crews about 50 minutes to extricate the pilot... Read more

250th Enstrom 480 produced as manufacturer welcomes French dealer

250th Enstrom 480 produced as manufacturer welcomes French dealer

3-Oct-2019Source: Robert Swan

After an absence of some years, Enstrom Helicopter Corp now have an active new dealer in France. Rotor & Aircraft SA, based in Chartres, have taken delivery of the latest production example of the Enstrom 280FX. Serial number 2167, this aircraft was displayed at Heli-Expo in Atlanta following manufacture in March 2019. It was officially... Read more

Royal Thai Army prepares for more Enstrom 480Bs

Royal Thai Army prepares for more Enstrom 480Bs

2-Oct-2019Source: Air Forces Monthly

The Royal Thai Army (RTA) is receiving training on its latest batch of six Enstrom 480B helicopters ahead of delivery. Over the next four weeks, a total of 36 RTA pilots and mechanics will be visiting Enstrom facilities in Menominee, Michigan, to become trained to fly and support the turbine-powered helicopters. They will be split into two groups,... Read more

Enstrom Obtains Certification of Garmin® GTN 750

Enstrom Obtains Certification of Garmin® GTN 750

26-Jul-2019Source: Enstrom

Enstrom is pleased to announce that the Federal Aviation Administration has certified the Garmin GTN 750, a  GPS/NAV/COMM multifunction display system in the Enstrom 480B. The GTN 750 features graphical flight planning, terrain mapping, air traffic viewing, detailed geo-referenced charting, satellite weather reporting and tons more.  These features are all available on a tall touchscreen display... Read more

22-Mar-19 OK-CLV Enstrom 480 Slavoňov, Czech Republic (2F)

22-Mar-19 OK-CLV Enstrom 480 Slavoňov, Czech Republic (2F)

22-Mar-2019

Training flight leading to fatal injuries of both the student and the instructor, named here as Michal Beneš... Read more

Six more Enstrom 480s for Thailand

Six more Enstrom 480s for Thailand

8-Mar-2019Source: Enstrom

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is pleased to announce the sale of 6 turbine powered 480B aircraft to M-Landarch, the Enstrom Representative in Thailand. The $12m contract includes flight and maintenance training, and the aircraft are expected to deliver in the second half of 2019. The helicopters will be used for ab-initio and advanced flight training. The... Read more

Enstrom 480B receives Canadian certification

Enstrom 480B receives Canadian certification

6-Feb-2019Source: Enstrom

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is pleased to announce it has received Transport Canada validation of their model 480B helicopter on January 25, 2019. The 480B joins the other Enstrom models listed under FAA Type Certificate H1CE which have been approved for operation in Canada including the F-28A, 280, F-28C, F-28C-2, 280C, F-28F, 280F, and 280FX. “Enstrom... Read more

New Zealand certifies current Enstrom models

New Zealand certifies current Enstrom models

5-Nov-2018Source: Enstrom

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation was granted New Zealand Type Acceptance for its Enstrom F-28/280/480 Series helicopters by the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand in September. “The Enstrom helicopters, with their rugged features and great safety record are a perfect fit for New Zealand,” said Dennis Martin, Director of Marketing and Sales. “The three bladed, fully... Read more

New 480B to South Africa

New 480B to South Africa

28-Sep-2018Source: Enstrom Helicopter

Enstrom Helicopter is exhibiting with Safomar Aviation, Enstrom’s African distributor based in Johannesburg in the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD).   AAD is a bi-annual show taking place at the Waterkloof Air Force Base in Pretoria.  Dennis Martin, Enstrom Director of Sales and Marketing, is joining the Safomar sales team at the show. On display are... Read more

Enstrom certifies Appareo Vision 1000

Enstrom certifies Appareo Vision 1000

24-Aug-2018Source: Enstrom Helicopter Corporation

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has certified Appareo’s Vision 1000 in the Enstrom 480B turbine helicopter.  FAA certification for the Vision 1000 was granted in June followed by EASA and the Brazilian ANAC.  Approval is in process with the Chinese CAAC and the CAA of Argentina. The Vision 1000 is Appareo’s FAA-certified cockpit recording device that captures attitude data,... Read more

LOM PRAHA TRADE a.s. and Enstrom Helicopter sign Contract

LOM PRAHA TRADE a.s. and Enstrom Helicopter sign Contract

23-Oct-2017Source: Enstrom

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation signed a contract for six  480B-G turbine helicopters with LOM PRAHA TRADE a.s. in the Czech Republic. The Enstrom Representatives in the Czech Republic, Dan Tucek and Roland VanHees from DSA, provided the coordination for marketing, flight demonstrations, sales support and contract negotiations for this program. Known as the 480B-G, Enstrom’s turbine-powered... Read more

10-May-17 N480W Enstrom 480 Pfunders, Italy (1F)

10-May-17 N480W Enstrom 480 Pfunders, Italy (1F)

10-May-2017

Helicopter had started the day in Pisa, flying north and refuelling at Bolzano.  On next leg to Salzburg it encountered some difficulties and one report suggests it was on fire before reaching the ground and burning out in a ravine.  Sole occupant pilot fatally injured – reported as a 75 year old Austrian national... Read more

Enstrom Delivers 480B to Sharkeys Helicopter

Enstrom Delivers 480B to Sharkeys Helicopter

8-Mar-2017Source: Enstrom

The latest Enstrom MODEL 480B to fly away from the factory has been delivered to Sharkey’s Helicopters.   This aircraft with its beautiful paint job is the 4th ship to be sold through Sharkey’s in the past 12 months. The sales of 2 480Bs and 2 F28Fs along with the continued support of customers and Enstrom... Read more

Enstrom signs new 5-year agreement for M250 engines

Enstrom signs new 5-year agreement for M250 engines

2-Mar-2016Source: Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce and Enstrom Helicopter Corporation have signed a new agreement to provideRolls-Royce M250 engines for the versatile 480B helicopter. The 480B is Enstrom’s flagship turbine helicopter, known for its combination of safety, stability, comfort and value. The five-seat aircraft serves as a military trainer, and is well suited for law enforcement, emergency medical and commercial, agricultural... Read more

R66 production numbers speed past the H120 total

R66 production numbers speed past the H120 total

20-Oct-2015Source: HeliHub.com

Robinson Helicopter Co registered serial number 0690 on 9th October (it’s N959BC, if you want to check). This is a landmark achievement in the five-seat single-turbine world as it is the point where the total passes the production to date of the EC120 (now H120).  See also our comparison article between these two types from... Read more

09-Sep-15 G-IGHH Enstrom 280 Aldbury, UK

09-Sep-15 G-IGHH Enstrom 280 Aldbury, UK

9-Sep-2015

Helicopter struck and cut powercables on take-off, crashing in the field below shortly after, minor injuries to the pilot.  Helicopter rolled over and ended up on its rotorhead... Read more

Enstrom delivers last of 30 480Bs to Japanese Ground Self Defense Force

Enstrom delivers last of 30 480Bs to Japanese Ground Self Defense Force

4-Mar-2015Source: Enstrom

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is pleased to announce that the final 4 Enstrom 480B turbine training helicopters were accepted by the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force. The aircraft were delivered by Aero Facility Co Ltd, Enstrom’s authorized sales representative in Japan. The 480B was originally selected by the JGSDF in 2010 to replace their fleet of... Read more

Enstrom Delivers First 480B-G

Enstrom Delivers First 480B-G

10-Oct-2014Source: Enstrom

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation celebrated delivery of the first model 480B-G to Rick Boswell of New Hampshire today. The 480B-G is equipped with the Garmin G1000H glass cockpit. “I’m a tech junkie,” says Rick. “When I heard about the Garmin G1000H, I had to have it. Partner it with the Enstrom 480B, and it’s my perfect... Read more

FAA approves Enstrom 480B-G – the Garmin G1000H equipped 480

FAA approves Enstrom 480B-G – the Garmin G1000H equipped 480

30-Jul-2014Source: Enstrom

Enstrom is pleased to announce that the Federal Aviation Administration has certified the Garmin G1000H all-glass, integrated flight deck for installation in its 480B helicopter model. The new configuration will be designated the 480B-G. “This program is a significant milestone for Enstrom as we continue with future developments in our product line offerings” said Tracy Biegler,... Read more

Enstrom Adds Dealers, Continues Innovation

Enstrom Adds Dealers, Continues Innovation

17-Jul-2014Source: Enstrom

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is pleased to announce three new Enstrom dealers: DSA a.s., in the Czech Republic, Hi-Tech Helicopters, Inc. in North Carolina, and Indiana Helicopters in Indiana. “All three are well-established companies and will enhance our market presence for these regions,” said Orlando Alaniz, director of sales and marketing at Enstrom. “We are looking... Read more

Czech Republic – DSA adds Enstrom 480 to fleet

Czech Republic – DSA adds Enstrom 480 to fleet

24-Jun-2014Source: HeliHub.com

Czech operator DSA has added a new type to its fleet with the acquisition of an Enstrom 480B from the UK. Delivered on its British registration G-TRYX, the helicopter continues to be registered in the UK in DSA’s name.  It is based at Prague’s Kbely Airport and used for training and charter Jeremy Parkin –... Read more

Venezuela signs for 16 Enstrom 480Bs

Venezuela signs for 16 Enstrom 480Bs

26-Feb-2014Source: Enstrom

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is pleased to announce they have received a signed contract from the Venezuela Ministry of Defense for 16 training helicopters. The aircraft will be delivered within the next 18 months and will be used for training by the Venezuelan Air Force and Navy. The contract includes 16 standard model 480B helicopters as... Read more

Glass Panel Display STC for Enstrom Helicopters Nears Final Approval

Glass Panel Display STC for Enstrom Helicopters Nears Final Approval

22-Feb-2014Source: Aspen STC

Aspen STC, Inc. in partnership with Alternative Avionics today announced they have passed the flight test phase of the FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) process with Aspen Avionics’ Evolution EFD 1000H Pro Primary Flight Display, and EFD 500H/1000H Multi-Function Displays. The STC will cover installation in most Enstrom helicopter models. Aspen STC, Inc. designed the... Read more

New CEO at Enstrom from 1st February

New CEO at Enstrom from 1st February

28-Jan-2014Source: Enstrom

Jerry Mullins, current President and CEO, announced his retirement effective January 31st, 2014. A veteran in the aviation industry for 40 years, Mullins says, “It’s been a great run. Part of me will always be connected to the helicopter industry.” Mullins and his wife Nancy will be moving to Texas to be closer to family,... Read more

Brazil and Argentina update Enstrom 480 certification

Brazil and Argentina update Enstrom 480 certification

28-Oct-2013Source: Enstrom

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has received updated type certification in both Brazil and Argentina. The Brazil Agência Nacional de Aviaçáo Civil issued a Type Certificate for the Enstrom 480 and 480B helicopters. This certification update includes several options that were not previously available. The Brazilian Type Certificate is now current with the FAA Type Certificate. “Brazilian... Read more

L-3’s Trilogy ESI selected by Enstrom for 480B

L-3’s Trilogy ESI selected by Enstrom for 480B

22-Oct-2013Source: L-3 Aviation Products

L-3 Aviation Products (AP) announced today that Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has selected its Trilogy™ ESI-2000 Electronic Standby Instrument as an additional safety feature option for the 480B helicopter platform. “The Trilogy ESI complements the new Enstrom glass panel by mirroring the layout of the primary display,” said Ralph DeMarco, vice president of sales and marketing... Read more

Menominee City Council decision helps Enstrom

Menominee City Council decision helps Enstrom

17-Jul-2013Source: EHExtra

Later in the meeting the council voted unanimously in support of extending the Industrial Development District and also agreed to adopt a resolution to schedule a public hearing to provide Enstrom an industrial facilities and personal property tax exemption. see full story... Read more

Helicopter Specialties delivers two Enstrom 480Bs to Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force

Helicopter Specialties delivers two Enstrom 480Bs to Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force

10-Jul-2013Source: Helicopter Specialties

Helicopter Specialties, Inc. (HSI) of Janesville, Wis., in partnership with Enstrom Helicopter Corporation of Menominee, Mich., has delivered two Enstrom 480B training helicopters to Aero Facility Co. Ltd. of Tokyo, Japan. The aircraft are destined for the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and are part of a total order of 28 helicopters to be equipped... Read more

Nine new customers in China for Enstrom

Nine new customers in China for Enstrom

22-May-2013Source: HeliHub.com

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... Read more

Enstrom breaks ground on production plant expansion

Enstrom breaks ground on production plant expansion

22-May-2013Source: Enstrom

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... Read more

Enstrom appoints construction company for 77,000 sq.ft extension

Enstrom appoints construction company for 77,000 sq.ft extension

24-Apr-2013Source: Enstrom

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... Read more

Japan certifies Enstrom 480B

Japan certifies Enstrom 480B

18-Apr-2013Source: Enstrom

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... Read more

Enstrom provides update on their new owners

Enstrom provides update on their new owners

7-Mar-2013Source: Enstrom

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... Read more

Argentina certifies Enstrom 480B

Argentina certifies Enstrom 480B

6-Mar-2013Source: Enstrom

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... Read more

Enstrom selects Garmin G1000H for 480B

Enstrom selects Garmin G1000H for 480B

5-Mar-2013Source: Garmin

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... Read more

Rolls-Royce delivers 31,000th M250 engine to Enstrom

Rolls-Royce delivers 31,000th M250 engine to Enstrom

5-Mar-2013Source: Rolls-Royce

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... Read more

New owners at Enstrom Helicopter Corp

New owners at Enstrom Helicopter Corp

10-Jan-2013Source: Enstrom

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... Read more

30-Nov-12 Enstrom 480B Pondok Cabe, Indonesia

30-Nov-12 Enstrom 480B Pondok Cabe, Indonesia

30-Nov-2012

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.”... Read more

Japan accepts 10th of 30 Enstrom 480s

Japan accepts 10th of 30 Enstrom 480s

1-Nov-2012Source: Enstrom

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... Read more

Enstrom refreshes website

Enstrom refreshes website

19-Oct-2012Source: Enstrom

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... Read more

Enstrom delivers last of 16 480Bs to Royal Thai Army

Enstrom delivers last of 16 480Bs to Royal Thai Army

28-Aug-2012Source: Enstrom

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... Read more

Gardner Aviation Services completes 3 Enstrom 480B Garmin G-500H upgrades

Gardner Aviation Services completes 3 Enstrom 480B Garmin G-500H upgrades

12-Apr-2012Source: Precision Aviation Group

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... Read more

Enstrom 480B spray system certified in China

Enstrom 480B spray system certified in China

10-Apr-2012Source: Enstrom

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,... Read more

Sandel avionics chosen for Enstrom 480 fleet in Japan

Sandel avionics chosen for Enstrom 480 fleet in Japan

20-Mar-2012Source: Sandel Avionics

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... Read more

Japan signs for another 28 Enstrom TH-480s

Japan signs for another 28 Enstrom TH-480s

13-Feb-2012Source: Enstrom

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... Read more

16th birthday first solo on turbine and piston helicopters

16th birthday first solo on turbine and piston helicopters

27-Jan-2012Source: Gloucestershire Airport

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... Read more

Enstrom delivers four more 480s to Royal Thai Army

Enstrom delivers four more 480s to Royal Thai Army

13-Dec-2011Source: Enstrom

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... Read more

Enstrom appoints new dealer in China

Enstrom appoints new dealer in China

31-Oct-2011Source: Enstrom

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... Read more

Enstrom delivers first 280FX in four years

Enstrom delivers first 280FX in four years

20-Oct-2011Source: HeliHub.com

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... Read more

Enstrom expects Japanese signature by January

Enstrom expects Japanese signature by January

8-Oct-2011Source: HeliHub.com

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... Read more

First three Enstrom 480s deliverd to Royal Thai Army

First three Enstrom 480s deliverd to Royal Thai Army

2-Aug-2011Source: Enstrom

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... Read more

Enstrom 480B certified in China

Enstrom 480B certified in China

18-Jul-2011Source: Enstrom

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... Read more

Powerline detection system certified on Enstrom 480B

Powerline detection system certified on Enstrom 480B

25-Apr-2011Source: Safe Flight

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... Read more

Enstrom sells spraying 480 to China’s Wuhan Helicopters

Enstrom sells spraying 480 to China’s Wuhan Helicopters

23-Mar-2011Source: Enstrom

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. ... Read more

Enstrom begins Royal Thai Army aircraft production

Enstrom begins Royal Thai Army aircraft production

22-Mar-2011Source: Enstrom

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... Read more

Enstrom signs purchase agreement for second JGSDF helicopter

Enstrom signs purchase agreement for second JGSDF helicopter

11-Mar-2011Source: Enstrom

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... Read more

Enstrom begins Royal Thai Army aircraft production

Enstrom begins Royal Thai Army aircraft production

10-Mar-2011Source: Enstrom

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... Read more

Safe Flight begins delivery of Powerline Detection System for Thai Enstrom 480s

Safe Flight begins delivery of Powerline Detection System for Thai Enstrom 480s

18-Oct-2010Source: Safe Flight

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... Read more

Enstrom flies first 480B for JGSDF training programme

Enstrom flies first 480B for JGSDF training programme

30-Aug-2010Source: Enstrom

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... Read more

Japanese Ground Self Defence Force orders 30 Enstrom 480Bs

Japanese Ground Self Defence Force orders 30 Enstrom 480Bs

12-Mar-2010Source: Enstrom

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... Read more

Enstrom Wins Royal Thai Army Training Program

Enstrom Wins Royal Thai Army Training Program

26-Feb-2010Source: Enstrom

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... Read more

Asia orders boost Enstrom business

Asia orders boost Enstrom business

22-Feb-2010Source: AIN

Enstrom is finalising an order for 16 480Bs to the Royal Thai Army, and up to 30 to Japan’s Self Defense Force... Read more

Dean Louck’s Enstrom design to feature at Heli-Expo 2010

Dean Louck’s Enstrom design to feature at Heli-Expo 2010

18-Feb-2010Source: Dean Loucks

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... Read more

Dean Louck's Enstrom design to feature at Heli-Expo 2010

Dean Louck's Enstrom design to feature at Heli-Expo 2010

18-Feb-2010Source: Dean Loucks

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... Read more

Enstrom to use Safe Flight power line unit

Enstrom to use Safe Flight power line unit

30-Oct-2009Source: UPI

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.... Read more

28-May-09 N878EE Enstrom F480 near Guaymate, La Romana province, Dominican Republic (2F)

28-May-09 N878EE Enstrom F480 near Guaymate, La Romana province, Dominican Republic (2F)

28-May-2009

28-May-09 N878EE Enstrom F480 near Guaymate, La Romana province, Dominican Republic... Read more

Enstrom Operator Receives Part 135

Enstrom Operator Receives Part 135

5-May-2009Source: Vertical

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.... Read more

Ukraine Takes Flight With Enstrom

Ukraine Takes Flight With Enstrom

10-Mar-2009Source: Vertical

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Enstrom Gears Up In Bulgaria

Enstrom Gears Up In Bulgaria

10-Mar-2009Source: Rotorhub

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Profile of India's Indra Air, based in Chennai

Profile of India's Indra Air, based in Chennai

8-Mar-2009Source: Express Buzz

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