Search:Enstrom Gears Up In Bulgaria
Menominee, MI, February 18, 2009 – Enstrom Helicopter Corp. recently delivered it’s first 480B destined for Bulgaria to Fortuna Air, based in the city of Veliko Tarnovo. The stunning black and gold turbine helicopter will be used primarily for agricultural spraying, and is equipped with the first production 480B ag-spray kit from Isolair Inc. When not spraying crops, the helicopter will do duty as a commercial aicraft and search and rescue ship, equipped with pop-out floats and a cargo hook for short-haul rescue.
“We are very excited to be putting a new 480B with Fortuna Air,” stated Tracy Biegler, Director of Sales & Marketing for Enstrom Helicopter. “With Bulgaria joining the European Union, they are unable to fly many of their old aircraft. The 480B represents the future of their fleet.”
According to Michael Powell, President of Isolair, the 480B is a natural for the ag-spray market. “The 480B is really a great platform for spraying. It is very responsive, yet easy to fly. And it has so much tail rotor authority. Pilots won’t have to worry about wind with the Enstrom.” Isolair had flexibility in mind when it developed the 120 gallon system. “There is a flow control right in the cockpit, so adjusting the spray volume is fast and easy. The tank mounts under the belly, and the entire assembly, pumps, booms, and all attaches with only a few quick disconnect pins. This means that the helicopter can quickly be reconfigured for other duties with a minimum of fuss.”
Enstrom was assisted in the sale by the Samros Group. The Samros Group specializes in selling aircraft and equipment into Eastern Europe.
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