Tue, Jun 08, 2010
Face it, 2009 was not a year that most denizens of the aviation
industry will be able to think of fondly. It was a tough brutal
year and it was one that truly tested the staying power of many a
company in the GA and BizAv industry... especially when it comes to
the rotorcraft segment. One of the survivors is Enstrom
Helicopter... which admits that 2009 was one of the most trying
years that they have ever dealt with... while also noting that 2010
is showing some serious signs of life.
The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is a privately owned company
dedicated to the design, production, and support of light
piston-powered and turbine-powered helicopters. They note that
their "primary corporate objective is to achieve the proper balance
of performance, safety, functionality, reliability, and
affordability in a family of light helicopter designs.
If we are to err in the over-emphasis of one element of this
balancing act, it will be to over-emphasize safety. We are proud of
a record of low accident rates and we are particularly proud of an
exemplary record of few serious or fatal accidents. Our high mass,
high inertia rotor system may add to the cost of our helicopters,
but the dividends it returns in the form of increased safety are
well worth the investment."
Enstrom's 280FX and F28F piston-powered helicopters are the only
turbo-charged helicopters produced in the world today. They
out-perform all competitors at altitude. In addition to excellent
performance, they feature the roomiest cockpits in class and best
finish level. Enstrom's 480B light turbine helicopter combines
outstanding performance with a superior cabin and the lowest
acquisition and operating costs in its class. Exceptionally easy to
pilot and with wide safety margins, the 480B is well suited to a
wide range of applications.
And the market IS improving... Enstrom Helicopter points to the
sale of 16 480B advanced turbine training helicopters to the Royal
Thai Army as clear evidence of that.
The 480B was selected in a competitive bidding process that
included aircraft from 7 different major manufacturers. In October
of 2009, Enstrom hosted a delegation of officials from the Royal
Thai Army led by Major General Pittaya Krachangwong, who came to
Menominee to inspect Enstrom's manufacturing facilities and fly the
different models of Enstrom helicopters.
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