Heli-Expo 2016: Rolls-Royce, Enstrom sign agreement
A new five-year agreement announced at Heli-Expo between Rolls-Royce and Enstrom Helicopter will see Rolls-Royce M250 engines continue to be provided to power the 480B helicopter.
The 480B helicopter - powered by a single Rolls-Royce M250-C20W engine - is a military trainer aircraft, and is also designed for law enforcement, emergency medical and commercial, agricultural and private operations.
More than 220 M250-powered 480B helicopters are in service throughout the world.
Jason Propes, senior vice president, helicopters, Rolls-Royce, said: ‘The reliable Rolls-Royce M250 engine is ideally suited for the Enstrom 480B helicopter, offering a unique and compact engine design. We are delighted to continue our relationship with Enstrom Helicopters.’
Tracy Biegler, president and CEO, Enstrom Helicopter, added: ‘We value our relationship with Rolls-Royce and our combined global service network provides our customers with the best support solution in the industry.’
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