Enstrom Helicopters has delivered two Model 480 turbines to Wuhan Helicopter General Aviation, based in Hubei Province in south-east China. The five-seat helicopters will be deployed for powerline patrol and executive transportation. The Menominee, Michigan-based manufacturer is planning to set up a manufacturing base in Wuhan and has been holding negotiations with an unnamed company for some time. "China is an emerging market and offers tremendous opportunities for us in the long term," says Enstrom. The manufacturer has sold four helicopters in the province to date, including a piston-powered 280FX and a TH-28 turbine.
Source: Flight International