Charting a new course for Safari has been an enlightening process. There have been quite a few folks who have been interested in investing in the future of Safari. We have been fortunate to meet and get to know some of them pretty well. Their time and attention are appreciated, and we learned a lot from each of them.
Our goal has been very clear – to partner with good people who will help the company restart production and move forward. Commitment to providing Safari owners with the support and continuity they need to keep flying and maintain the value of their helicopters was critical to our choice as well. We also long to see lots of 500 models flying!
Great news! We have found the right partners to help us take Safari into the future! Clint Brunson and Clinton “Junior” Johnson have taken control of the company and are re-locating it to their facilities in Louisiana. They are both entrepreneurs and have owned multiple businesses around Shreveport for many years. With the love of aviation, production experience, and resources needed, they will ensure that Safari continues as a viable enterprise.
Over the next year, lots of our time will be spent with them making sure that they have all the information and assistance they need to start getting new Safaris in the air. We are excited to see what the future will bring!
The best news of all, Safari will return to Oshkosh this year! We look forward to seeing you all again in the Ultralight/Rotorcraft Fun Zone.