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Following Bankruptcy, Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is Resurrected

After closing its doors in January, the company will be reborn under an Indiana-based entrepreneur.

[Courtesy: Enstrom Helicopter Corporation]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, after filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, has been acquired by Chuck Surack, founder of Surack Enterprises.
  • Surack aims to revive Enstrom as a leading American-made helicopter manufacturer, initially focusing on parts support for current owners before resuming new helicopter production.
  • The acquisition, funded by Surack's Sweetwater Sound business, saves Enstrom after a previous buyer's deal fell through and integrates it into Surack's existing aviation portfolio.
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After declaring Chapter 7 bankruptcy in January and closing its doors after nearly 65 years in business, Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has been purchased. 

Chuck Surack

Chuck Surack, the founder of Indiana-based Surack Enterprises, has purchased Enstrom to rebuild the Enstrom brand, or as Surack Enterprises describes it, “one of the leading American-made helicopter manufacturers as it once was.”

Michael Wildes

Michael Wildes holds a master’s degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, and a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Science, both from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Previously, he worked at the university’s flight department as a Flight Check Airman, Assistant Training Manager, and Quality Assurance Mentor. He holds MEI, CFI & CFII ratings. Follow Michael on Twitter @Captainwildes.

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