Story ID: 433
Enstrom Makes Inroads in Pakistan
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: The MIchigan-based airframer is shipping four piston-powered 280FXs to Rawalpindi-based Global Services and Solutions.
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Enstrom Helicopters (Booth C6327) is delivering four 280FX models to Global Services and Solutions of Pakistan. Last month, the airframer hosted a week-long acceptance inspection for the piston rotorcraft at its Menominee, Michigan factory.

“The acceptance went smoothly and we are looking forward to the aircraft arriving in country,” noted Khaliq Awan, co-owner of Global Services. The Rawalpindi-based company is an approved Enstrom representative and will provide support services for its customers in Pakistan.

The quartet of helicopters represents the first Enstroms to be sold into Pakistan. “We feel the Enstrom 280FX is the ideal training helicopter to operate in the difficult climate conditions of Pakistan,” said Tracy Biegler, the airframer’s CEO. “We look forward to our partnership with Global Services and Solutions for long term business growth in Pakistan.