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Enstrom Delivers 480B to Africa’s Safomar Aviation
By: Matt Thurber
Caption: Distributor will use the helicopter to introduce customers to its capabilities
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Enstrom Helicopter’s authorized distributor for South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, Safomar Aviation, has taken delivery of a new 480B turbine helicopter. This is Enstrom’s first commercial delivery since resuming production. 
In addition to helicopter sales, Modderfontein, South Africa-based Safomar Aviation provides full maintenance services, aircraft sales and leasing, and parts and supplies. Its 480B will be used to demonstrate the helicopter’s capabilities to potential customers.
“Safomar has been an exceptional representative of the Enstrom brand for many years,” said Chuck Wade, Enstrom’s senior v-p of product, sales, and customer excellence. “This delivery reflects more than the transfer of an aircraft; it represents the continued strength of our partnership and our shared commitment to supporting customers throughout South Africa and the broader African market. It also marks an important milestone for Enstrom as our first commercial aircraft delivery since resuming production, reinforcing our ability to serve both commercial and military customers around the world.”
“Enstrom and Safomar’s [relationship] is a living example of trust, collaboration, and focus on a superb product, superior support, and [dedication to] constant improvements,” said Safomar Group CEO Shai Shalem. “We both have our customers’ safety and requirements as our top priorities. Our joint objective is to further expand the African market with solutions that Enstrom’s superb products provide.”