Transport Canada validated Enstrom Helicopter’s 480B turbine helicopter, joining other Enstrom models that have been approved for operations in the United States’ northern neighbor, the Menominee, Michigan-based manufacturer announced. “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,” said Enstrom director of sales and marketing Dennis Martin.

Enstrom (Booth B2624) is working with its first 480B customer in Canada and expects the market to open quickly from there. The light single’s fully articulated rotor head and low operating costs make it “a natural” for Canadian operations, Martin said. “Our piston aircraft have proved their worth there for years and we look forward to giving turbine customers a new, versatile option,” he added.

Other Enstrom helicopter models with Canadian validation are the F-28A, 280, 280C, F-28C, F-28C-2, F-28F, 280F, and 280FX. They  are listed under FAA type certificate H1CE.