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AIRCRAFT

 

Enstrom 480

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Specifications
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Variant types
World fleetCharter fleetTypical paxCabin volumeCruiseRangeYears
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Enstrom 480B ●●● ●● ●●●●●●●●● ●●●●●●● ●●●●●● ●●●●●●●●●●

 

Manufacturing data
For detailed information about the manufacture of this aircraft, please consult our sister publication Airframer: Enstrom 480B
Charter operators
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Maintenance centres
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Completions centres

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Type rating training providers
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Manufacturer
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News from Business Air News
Enstrom strengthens African partnership with 480B delivery
August 3, 2026
Once in South Africa, the aircraft will support Safomar’s continued efforts to demonstrate the capabilities of the Enstrom 480B while strengthening customer relationships throughout the region.
Czech Republic Enstrom partners are onboarded
July 6, 2026
Teaming up with DSA Aviation Company and Lom Praha will allow Enstrom to have stronger product representation in the region, bringing more services and expertise closer to mutual customers.
FAA and EASA grant approval to Enstrom’s 480B
April 27, 2026
This announcement follows the 2025 approval of Enstrom's crash resistant fuel system, which was the final hurdle restricting sales. The new model is designed to minimise the risk of post-impact fuel fires during crashes.
February 15, 2026Enstrom kicks off new year by meeting many goals
November 24, 2025Enstrom achieves FAA compliance for CRFS
March 13, 2025Heli-Lynx gains Enstrom maintenance approval
March 13, 2025Enstrom Helicopter debuts 480B lineup
February 29, 2024Enstrom selects Genesys autopilot for 480B
February 28, 2024Enstrom adds Airwolf lithium-ion battery as 480B option
February 19, 2024Enstrom opens FAA-approved repair station
January 22, 202410 heli models now covered by Airwolf STC for lithium-ion batteries
March 17, 2023Enstrom launches all-glass panels
February 13, 2023Enstrom helicopter takes fresh flight under new ownership
January 27, 2023Enstrom appoints dealer and service centre in Czech Republic
December 20, 2022Enstrom receives production certificate
July 23, 2022Rebooted Enstrom signs sales representative for Japan
May 17, 2022Enstrom is under new and stable ownership
March 14, 2022Enstrom flies again under new ownership
March 1, 2021Pilots of Botswana afforded the Safomar treatment
November 8, 2020Concorde gains Enstrom main battery STC
February 23, 2020Garmin touchscreen navigator upgrade is approved
February 5, 2020Enstrom receives 250th Rolls-Royce engine
February 4, 2020Botswana police branch signs for three 480Bs
February 15, 2019Transport Canada gives the go-ahead to Enstrom 480B
November 12, 2018Enstrom receives NZ type certificate for 480B
November 1, 2017LOM Praha signs for six training Enstroms
September 10, 2014Me & my aircraft: Single engine helicopters – Single helis are adaptable and robust, with twin benefits at lower cost
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