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Transport Canada gives the go-ahead to Enstrom 480B
Enstrom is working with its first launch customer after the 480B was recently approved by the Canadian authorities. Many of Enstrom's F-28 variants are already flying there.
Enstrom hopes that the 480B will continue its long tradition of placing aircraft in Canada.

Enstrom has received Transport Canada validation for its 480B helicopter. The type 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.

“We have a long history in Canada,” says director of sales and marketing Dennis Martin. “A number of our customers have expressed a desire to operate 480Bs in Canada and this new validation will allow them to do so under Canadian registration.”

Enstrom is already in working with its first launch customer in Canada and expects the market to open quickly from there. “With its legendary toughness, fully articulated rotor head and low operating costs, we feel the 480B is a natural in the demanding Canadian environment. Our piston aircraft have proved their worth there for years and we look forward to giving turbine customers a new, versatile option,” Martin concludes.

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