Enstrom Helicopter Files for Bankruptcy After 64-Year Run

The company struggled to make money in the wake of the slumping helicopter market and the pandemic.

Monday, January 24, 2022 at 05:12 PM ET

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In all, about 30 workers lost their jobs due to the closure of Enstrom Helicopter Corp. [Courtesy: Enstrom Helicopter Corp.]

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Enstrom Helicopter Corp. closed its factory and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on January 21, ending nearly 65 years of business due to financial difficulties, exacerbated by the pandemic and declining rotorcraft sales.
The closure resulted in 30 job losses and the cessation of all contracts and support services, though company leaders express optimism about a potential revival through the purchase of its assets.

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After nearly 65 years in business, Enstrom Helicopter Corp. closed its factory doors on January 21 after declaring Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

Despite building more than 1,300 helicopters that were sold to customers in more than 50 countries, the Michigan-based company announced that “several financial difficulties,” some related to the pandemic, compelled its owners to close the company.