RAMPING UP CHANGES
Since Richardson came on board as COO, Enstrom has obtained its license to manufacture (Production Certificate), received its license to repair (Repair Station Certificate), and delivered piston and turbine helicopters to customers in both South America and Africa.
Enstrom began the year 2024 by celebrating the opening of its FAA-approved repair station in Menominee, which now provides helicopter maintenance, repairs\upgrades, and component overhauls. The repair station earned its EASA validation so it can serve European Union customers.
As has become tradition, Enstrom saved its biggest announcements of the year for HAI Heli-Expo. In 2024, it announced a new collaboration with Genesys Aerosystems for the 480B autopilot, a partnership with Kelly Aerospace Thermal Systems to provide air conditioning for the 280FX and F28F, and an expanded partnership with Airwolf Aerospace to allow for the installation of True Blue Power TB17 Lithium-ion batteries in the 480B. Enstrom also debuted several new paint schemes.
Enstrom now has a renewed focus on improving regulatory affairs, expanding the company’s global network, and building a sustainable business model for the future – a model that leads with passion versus the bottom line.
The company is ramping up its manufacturing facility with a goal of at least tripling its annual production to 35-50 helicopters.
Under Surack’s leadership, Enstrom is breaking a cycle of layoffs and has now grown to over 180 employees. It’s also working with local high schools and trade schools to ensure new talent is available to replace retirees.
“Our success relies on us internally getting it right,” Richardson said. “I don’t want to win on a marketing campaign; I want to win because of the level of the product we produced.”
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