7-Apr-2026Source: HeliHub.com
Lockheed Martin have not been selected to move forward to Phase IV of the US Army “Flight School Next” (FSN) procurement programme after announcing in early February that they had selected the Robinson R66 NxG as the training platform as the basis for their bid for the Army’s Initial Entry Rotary‑Wing (IERW) program. Lockheed Martin... Read more
27-Mar-2026Source: KULR
KULR Technology Group, Inc., the advanced battery intelligence solution for autonomous platforms, digital infrastructure, e-mobility, and spaceflight applications, today announces a strategic co-development collaboration with Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, to develop a next-generation, high-performance battery system for an eR66 battery-electric helicopter demonstrator. Under the agreement, KULR is expected... Read more
13-Mar-2026Source: Robinson
Robinson Helicopter Company, (RHC) will implement Crewchief Systems next-generation digital aircraft management capabilities across the future R66 NxG and R88 helicopters, along with all legacy R22’s, R44’s and aircraft sent in under the new RHC trade in program. Adding the Crewchief platform to future and legacy Robinson helicopters offers owners and operators a secure, cloud-based... Read more
11-Mar-2026Source: Robinson
Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) announced today the establishment of Robinson Unmanned, a new business unit dedicated to the development and support of a full suite of remotely piloted and autonomous aircraft. The formation of this division expands Robinson’s current business to include the broadest range of manned and unmanned vertical lift solutions currently available, addressing... Read more
11-Mar-2026
Robinson Helicopter Company, (RHC) will implement Crewchief Systems next-generation digital aircraft management capabilities across the future R66 NxG and R88 helicopters, along with all legacy R22’s, R44’s and aircraft sent in under the new RHC trade in program. Adding the Crewchief platform to future and legacy Robinson helicopters offers owners and operators a secure, cloud-based... Read more
11-Mar-2026Source: StandardAero
StandardAero (NYSE: SARO), a leading independent pure-play provider of aerospace engine aftermarket services including engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and engine component repair, has been selected by U.S. helicopter OEM, Robinson Helicopter Company, to support their global fleet of R66 helicopters powered by the Rolls-Royce RR300 engine. This relationship will provide R66 helicopter owners... Read more
10-Mar-2026
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE:LMT), and Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) unveiled the R66 TURBINETRUCK, a game-changing autonomous cargo helicopter that combines Sikorsky’s proven MATRIX™ autonomy system with Robinson Unmanned’s new cargo UAS helicopter. Developed through a collaborative agreement, the R66 TURBINETRUCK is a flexible, autonomous platform that can be configured for a range of utility missions,... Read more
10-Mar-2026Source: Robinson
Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the global leader in civilian rotorcraft, unveiled the new R44 Utility trim at Verticon in Atlanta. Known for decades as the industry’s reliable, multi-mission workhorse, the R44 is getting even tougher with an all-new interior designed specifically for high intensity, “dirty” missions. The R44 Utility is Robinson’s direct answer to years of... Read more
10-Mar-2026Source: Robinson
Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the global leader in civilian rotorcraft, advanced its R88 development program, integrating a new group of strategic suppliers to further enhance the aircraft’s mission readiness. Building upon the foundational partnerships established last year with Garmin and Safran Helicopter Engines, these new collaborators will introduce state-of-the-art health monitoring and datalink systems in addition... Read more
10-Mar-2026Source: HeliHub.com
In an interview with HeliHub.com, Rachael Barritt, Business Development Manager at magniX, was very bullish about the company’s progress with Robinson and an as-yet-unnamed integrator on bringing an electric powered R66 to the skies. Dubbed the eR66, development is taking place in Washington state – much closer to magniX headquarters in Seattle than Robinson’s base... Read more
10-Mar-2026Source: GPMS
GPMS International, Inc. and Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) have engaged in an exclusive agreement to provide Health and Usage Monitoring (HUMS) for Robinson’s 10-seat helicopter, the R88. A first for the single-engine helicopter market, GPMS’s Foresight MX HUMS will be standard equipment, providing operators with continuous visibility into aircraft health from day one. Foresight’s advanced... Read more
9-Mar-2026Source: Davenport Aviation
Davenport Aviation is proud to announce the addition of Robinson Helicopter Company’s R44 and R66 helicopters to its GSA Schedule, expanding access for U.S. and foreign government operators seeking proven, cost-effective rotary-wing solutions for training, border security, and law enforcement missions. The Robinson R44 remains the most sold civilian helicopter in history, with more than... Read more
26-Nov-2025Source: Robinson
Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), has entered into a teaming agreement with Lake Fusion Technologies (LFT) to collaborate on the integration and potential market introduction of advanced obstacle detection systems aimed at enhancing flight safety. The two companies plan to explore the integration of LFT’s laser-based obstacle warning system, SitAwS (Situational Awareness System). The technology is based on Luminar’s LiDAR sensor... Read more
19-Nov-2025Source: Robinson
M1 Support Services (M1) announced today that Robinson Helicopter Company, the top choice worldwide for helicopter training, will provide its R66 helicopter to Team M1 for the U.S. Army’s Flight School Next (FSN) program. This Army initiative seeks to improve student pilot proficiency and reduce costs through a turn-key Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated (COCO) service. “More than... Read more
18-Nov-2025Source: Robinson
Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, has integrated the acclaimed Lightspeed ANR Zulu 4 headset into its pilot headset offerings, providing new, premium options for pilots globally. Starting in late November, Robinson helicopter customers can now choose Lightspeed for their aircraft at the time of order or at any time throughout their... Read more
23-Jul-2025
magniX, the company powering the electric aviation revolution, and Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, have agreed to jointly develop a battery electric demonstrator based on the Robinson R66 platform. The two companies plan to have the first flight of this demonstrator take place in late 2026. magniX will provide... Read more
23-Jul-2025Source: Robinson
At this year’s AIAA Aviation Forum, Flexcompute announced a new partnership with Robinson Helicopter Company to bring high-performance simulation to the development of the all-new Robinson R88. The R88 represents a bold expansion of Robinson’s product portfolio. Designed for versatility and mission adaptability, it features a powerful Safran Arriel 2W engine, a completely redesigned interior,... Read more
3-Jun-2025Source: Robinson
Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, has received FAA approval to install the Garmin GFC 600H Helicopter Flight Control System (HFCS) on all future Robinson R66 helicopters, now standard moving forward. This change marks an advancement in R66 avionics, by introducing a cost-effective digital flight control solution made to increase... Read more
15-May-2025
Robinson has unveiled the new R66 Army Training helicopter at the 2025 Army Aviation Mission Solutions Summit (Quad A) in Nashville, Tennessee in Booth #3216. As the only American-designed and manufactured helicopter in its class, the R66 offers a dependable and affordable training solution for the Army’s IERW (Initial Entry Rotary Wing) program. The Robinson... Read more
7-Apr-2025Source: Robinson
Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, entered an agreement with Operation Helo, a leading humanitarian organization specializing in rapid-response helicopter missions, to enhance disaster relief efforts. Robinson Helicopter has underwritten a portion on an R44 to Operation Helo to support the organization’s relief efforts and will provide increased flight safety... Read more
1-Apr-2025Source: Robinson
Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), in collaboration with the Torrance Airport Association (TAA) and Torrance Unified School District (TUSD), will host the 7th annual STEM Day on March 21, 2025, at Robinson Helicopter. This year’s event will welcome nearly 200 middle and high school students across TUSD, a testament to the growing interest in STEM education within... Read more
12-Mar-2025Source: Operation Helo
Operation Helo, a leading humanitarian organization specializing in rapid-response helicopter missions, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Robinson Helicopter Company, the world’s largest manufacturer of civil helicopters. This collaboration aims to revolutionize disaster relief operations by integrating advanced helicopter technology with dedicated humanitarian efforts. Empowering Disaster Response Robinson Helicopter Company has committed to... Read more
11-Mar-2025Source: Robinson
Robinson shared two design-forward R66 helicopters as part of the refreshed R66 NxG™ at Verticon in Dallas. The ‘next generation’ aircraft mark a significant milestone, coinciding with the 15th anniversary of the original R66, which began production in 2010. Refreshed inside and out, the R66 NxG offers new technology and standard safety equipment, including an... Read more
10-Mar-2025Source: Safran
Safran Helicopter Engines and Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) announced today their exclusive partnership to power the R88. This new helicopter will be equipped with the 950 shp power class Arriel 2W, the newest variant of the Arriel family. By choosing the Arriel, Robinson Helicopter Company has selected the benchmark engine in the light helicopter market.... Read more
10-Mar-2025Source: HeliHub.com
Robinson Helicopter Co has taken the PR lead at Verticon by launching the R88 ahead of the exhibition opening on Tuesday – a clever marketing ploy to beat other OEMs to the headline news. With Bell HQ and the US-HQ of Airbus Helicopters both in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, one should reasonably expect these... Read more
8-Mar-2025
Crew Training International (CTI) in partnership with Helicopter Institute, collectively known as Team CTI, has been awarded the U.S. Army FAA Part 141 Helicopter Flight School Pilot Program, marking a historic first for U.S. Army aviation training. This groundbreaking initiative, led by the United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence (USAACE), represents a transformative shift... Read more
14-Jan-2025Source: Robinson
Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, has approved Volo Mission as an authorized Distributor for the R66 Utility helicopter in the United States. Volo Mission, a leading utility helicopter training and consulting company, provides comprehensive services and support to meet the critical demands of the external load and aerial firefighting... Read more
18-Dec-2024Source: Robinson
Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, obtained FAA approval to extend the service life for the Robinson R22 and R44 main and tail rotor blades from 12 to 15 years. This significant advancement will benefit R22 and R44 owners by reducing maintenance costs and increasing operational efficiency. This announcement follows... Read more
5-Nov-2024Source: Robinson
Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, will exhibit at European Rotors in Amsterdam from November 4-7, 2024. This marks the company’s inaugural participation at the vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) show and safety conference. Attendees can visit booth #5029 to connect with Robinson Helicopter and its subsidiary, Ascent AeroSystems, a leading... Read more
8-Oct-2024Source: HeliHub.com
Robinson CEO David Smith is in the UK this week, and was Guest of Honour at a customer event hosted by Sloane Helicopters at Sywell. Sloane brought together around 120 customers and suppliers for the event, which was hosted in the fabulous “Hangar One” venue – which itself dates back to the very early days... Read more
7-Oct-2024Source: Robinson
Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, appointed Will Fulton as Vice President of Business Development. Fulton will lead business development efforts to expand fleet sales and configured aircraft sales while driving significant market growth and profitability for the company. Fulton brings more than 15 years of experience supporting product development,... Read more
14-Aug-2024Source: Robinson
Unither Bioelectronics Inc. (UB), a subsidiary of United Therapeutics Corporation, and Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson) have entered into a collaboration agreement to accelerate UB’s development of hydrogen-powered helicopters based on Robinson’s popular R44 and R66 helicopter models. This strategic collaboration is expected to accelerate the development of zero-emission helicopters and increase the likelihood of regulatory... Read more
29-Jul-2024Source: Skyryse
Skyryse®, the creator of SkyOS™, the world’s first universal operating system for flight, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Lirio Liu as an advisor to the company. In her advisory capacity, Ms. Liu will focus on the certification of Skyryse One™, the company’s first aircraft featuring its SkyOS operating system, as well as future... Read more
21-Jun-2024Source: FAI
Brazilian helicopter pilot Andre de Freitas and his British co-pilot Peter Wilson have set off today, 18 June 2024, to attempt a new record. Over the next 100 days, they will visit 35 countries over four continents in the hopes of gaining the antipodal record conducted under FAI Sporting Code, Section 9 – Rotorcraft, 5.3.8: ‘Speed... Read more
21-Jun-2024
Austin Peay State University is collaborating with the Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Airport to purchase a hangar for the University’s growing aviation science program. The airport authority board recently approved the sale of the over 13,700-square-foot facility, Hangar 5, to Austin Peay for $780,000. The purchase will provide much-needed space for the aviation science program that... Read more
30-Apr-2024Source: Robinson
Robinson Helicopter Company, a global leader in civilian rotorcraft, has secured FAA approval for its new empennage design for the R22 helicopter. With this certification, Robinson’s entire fleet of helicopters is now FAA-certified. The new empennage design includes a symmetric horizontal stabilizer and tailcone, now standard on all newly manufactured Robinson helicopters. The development and... Read more
23-Apr-2024Source: Robinson
Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), a global leader in civilian rotorcraft, has acquired Ascent AeroSystems, now a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Robinson Helicopter Company. This acquisition reinforces Robinson’s dedication to scaling innovation, accelerating new rotorcraft developments, and supporting diverse missions worldwide. By leveraging the expertise and resources of both companies, Robinson reinforces its leadership in the... Read more
5-Apr-2024Source: Robinson Helicopter Company
Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), a world leader in the design and manufacturing of helicopters, announces its new Instructor Pilot (IP) Standardization Course. This comprehensive program elevates helicopter flight training by equipping instructors with the skills and knowledge to produce highly proficient pilots. Leveraging decades of safety expertise, the new IP course builds upon RHC’s well-established... Read more
20-Mar-2024Source: Rotor Technologies
Rotor Technologies, Inc. and Robinson Helicopter Company jointly displayed the R550X, an uncrewed helicopter based on the Robinson R44 Raven II, at Helicopter Association International’s (HAI) Heli-Expo in Anaheim, California. The R550X is the first production uncrewed aircraft to be built on a Robinson platform. Capable of lifting heavy loads up to 1,200 pounds (550 kilograms) with... Read more
20-Mar-2024Source: Robinson Helicopter Company
Robinson Helicopter Company, the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, celebrates the 45th anniversary of its iconic two-seat R22 helicopter. On March 16, 1979, Robinson received FAA certification for the R22, which has been enshrined in the Smithsonian Museum since September 2004. With a legacy of accessibility, reliability, and versatility, the R22 revolutionized the personal helicopter... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Sloane Helicopters
Sloane Helicopters, the prominent UK and Ireland dealer for the Robinson Helicopter Company, is excited to announce the acquisition of six delivery positions for new Robinson helicopters, with the first expected in February 2025. This order encompasses four R44 helicopters and two R66 helicopters, further reinforcing Sloane’s unwavering confidence in the Robinson range of helicopters.... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: HeliHub.com
Robinson Helicopter Co, founded by the late Frank Robinson, and led more recently by his son Kurt, has a new President/CEO. The California based OEM is now led by David Smith, a 18 year veteran of Textron with most of his time spent in Bell, along with nearly five years at sister company TRU Simulation,... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Robinson
Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), a global leader in civilian rotorcraft, releases the first two episodes in its new video series, ‘Climb Higher,’ highlighting how customers and operators around the world utilize Robinson helicopters for their unique missions. The series features the indispensable role that Robinson helicopters play in bridging the gaps between people, places, and... Read more
21-Feb-2024Source: Skyryse
Skyryse One is launched today – the world’s first production helicopter operated with a single control stick and two touch screens. Powering the revolutionary controls is SkyOS™, our proprietary operating system that offers simplified control and an aircraft-agnostic, triply-redundant fly-by-wire system. It’s no longer just a helicopter – it’s now the most integrated, elevated, and... Read more
5-Feb-2024Source: RHC
Robinson Helicopter Company has secured FAA approval for a new empennage configuration for its R44 aircraft. This accomplishment follows the FAA’s prior approval for the same configuration on the R66 Turbine, announced in September 2023. The development and testing of the new empennage design spanned several years, resulting in enhance handling characteristics during high-speed flight.... Read more
22-Dec-2023Source: Mt Hutt Aviation
Mt Hutt Aviation, a leading aviation company based in New Zealand, proudly announces its new designation as an Authorised Service Centre for Robinson Helicopter. This significant milestone allows Mt Hutt Aviation to provide comprehensive parts support and overhaul services for Robinson Helicopters in New Zealand, The authorisation positions Mt Hutt Aviation as a key player... Read more
12-Dec-2023Source: Robinson Helicopter Company
Robinson Helicopter Company, a global leader in civilian rotorcraft, appoints Robyn Eagles as head of global marketing and communications. Eagles, an experienced marketing and communications professional with more than 25 years of experience in the advanced mobility sector, takes over the role previously held by Terry Hane. In this position, Eagles will oversee brand strategy,... Read more
5-Dec-2023Source: Robinson Aircraft
Robinson Aircraft Ltd., a hybrid electric Vertical TakeOff and Landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft developer (“Horizon Aircraft”), announced a strategic investment in the form of a convertible note purchased by certain accounts of Canso Investment Counsel Ltd. (“Canso”) and affiliated companies for an aggregate $6.7 million CAD. Brandon Robinson, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Horizon Aircraft... Read more
1-Dec-2023Source: Rotor Technologies
Rotor Technologies, Inc., a developer of autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft, unveils the R550X, the largest uncrewed civilian helicopter on the market, and begins production. The R550X is an uncrewed helicopter based on the Robinson R44 Raven II. It is designed to lift heavy loads up to 1,200 lbs, or 550 kg, with... Read more
30-Nov-2023Source: Robinson
Robinson Helicopter Company, a pioneer in civilian rotorcraft, now has a horizontal stabilizer retrofit kit available for purchase at a substantial discount on www.robinsonheli.com. The $6,760 KI-285-1 retrofit kit is available at a discounted price of $3,600 through the end of December 2024. The kit allows the installation of the new symmetrical stabilizer on existing... Read more
29-Nov-2023Source: Manolos Aviation
Two aspiring female pilots are about to achieve their dreams of becoming helicopter pilots. Gorethy Kaye from Jiwaka Province and Annette Gele from Milne Bay Province are both employees of Manolos Aviation Ltd who have been passionate about flying for as long as they can remember. “I’ve always wanted to be a helicopter pilot,” said... Read more
28-Nov-2023Source: Robinson Helicopter Company
Robinson Helicopter Company, a pioneer in civil rotorcraft, welcomes Sean Doyle to the role of VP of Engineering, succeeding Pete Riedl who held the role for nearly two decades. This is part of a planned succession as the company builds on 50 years of success and solidifies its position as the preferred supplier in vertical... Read more
2-Oct-2023Source: HeliHub.com
Robinson Helicopter Co have sent their monthly email to their distributors around the world, advising of the lead time of each of their products – the ex-factory date for a purchaser placing an order today. Multiple distributors have forwarded this email to HeliHub.com as the lead times stretch out further into the future than ever... Read more
25-Sep-2023Source: HeliHub.com
Robinson Helicopter Co have confirmed to HeliHub.com that the recently announced empennage will be made available as a retrofit kit for earlier production aircraft. The new configuration is standard on all FAA-registered R66 production aircraft from MSN 1279, and other countries will follow once approval has been given by the relevant civil airworthiness authorities. The... Read more
25-Aug-2023
Following multiple online posts yesterday, it is now known that Robinson Helicopter Co (RHC) will soon announce a new empennage configuration for the R66 Turbine, replacing the existing horizontal stabilizer with a symmetrical horizontal stabilizer located forward of the tail rotor. The available images suggest a configuration similar to the Bell 505 The new empennage... Read more
23-Aug-2023Source: Horizon Aircraft
Pono Capital Three, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTHR, PTHRU and PTHRW), a special purpose acquisition company (“Pono”), has announced the execution of a definitive Business Combination Agreement (the “Business Combination Agreement”) with Robinson Aircraft Ltd. (the “Target Company”), a British Columbia company doing business as Horizon Aircraft (“Horizon Aircraft”). Pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, it is... Read more
19-Jul-2023Source: Robinson Helicopter Company
Robinson Helicopter Company (booth #311) will display the newest R66 Police helicopter in Polk County (Florida) Sheriff’s Office’s fleet at this year’s Airborne Public Safety Association Conference (APSCON) in Orlando, Florida, July 19-21, 2023. In addition to Robinson personnel, aviation officers from the Sheriff’s Office will be in attendance to field operational and tactical questions.... Read more
18-Jul-2023Source: Loft Dynamics
Loft Dynamics (formerly VRM Switzerland), a leader in virtual reality (VR) flight simulation devices for pilots worldwide, announced an unprecedented partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Loft Dynamics’ simulators – the first and only VR flight simulators with regulatory approval in Europe – are now undergoing U.S. evaluation by the FAA. The FAA has selected Loft Dynamics’ Airbus... Read more
29-Jun-2023Source: Skyryse
Skyryse is now running a daily, active flight campaign powered by fly-by-wire and the company’s FlightOS interface. Skyryse has been actively testing FlightOS in a Robinson R44 since 2018 and held its first flight in the R66 testbed in 2022. With the maturity of FlightOS and advancement in simplified operations, Skyryse is now moving its... Read more
7-Jun-2023Source: Garmin
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) announced Supplemental Type Certification (STC) by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the GI 275 electronic flight instrument in Bell 407 and Robinson R66 helicopters. A powerful solution for helicopter owners and operators, the GI 275 is a scalable, cost-conscious approach to an avionics upgrade that is a direct replacement for a variety... Read more
7-Jun-2023Source: Rotorcorp
Rotorcorp, the largest reseller of parts, engines, and overhaul kits for Robinson helicopters, was named as one of eleven 2023 winners of the President’s “E” Award for Exports by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Rotorcorp is the only company from Georgia to be recognized for this prestigious honor. Created in 1961 by an Executive Order of... Read more
13-Apr-2023Source: TheDesk.net
The family of a television meteorologist who was killed in a helicopter crash last year has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against iHeartMedia and the maintenance firm connected to the doomed aircraft. The lawsuit stems from a crash that killed WBTV (Channel 13, CBS) meteorologist Jason Myers and pilot Chip Tayag last November. Myers and Tayag were flying a... Read more
6-Mar-2023Source: Robinson Helicopter Company
June 2023 marks 50 years in business for Robinson Helicopter Company. Founded by Frank Robinson on 20 June 1973, Robinson’s goal was to design and manufacture simple, reliable helicopters, as efficiently as possible, without compromising quality. Robinson’s 50-year milestone represents more than the passing of time, it is affirmation of the company’s success. Robinson’s simple 2-place R22 (FAA certified in... Read more
15-Feb-2023Source: Rotorcorp
Long lead times and manufacturing delays persist across many sectors as the world emerges from the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, delays that remain steadfast in the highly-technical and heavily-regulated aerospace sector. In response, Rotorcorp has doubled our available on-hand spare parts inventory (already the world’s largest) in 2023 as a way to mitigate... Read more
31-Jan-2023Source: Hartzell Engine Tech
Hartzell Engine Tech recently received FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) for its Sky-Tec HT (High Torque) starters for Robinson two-place R22 and four-place R44 light utility helicopters. The company’s Sky-Tec HT starter for Lycoming engines features an integrated self-resetting Kickback Protection System (KPS) to protect the powerplant and starter from an engine kickback. “Hartzell Engine... Read more
23-Jan-2023Source: Rotorcorp
Rotorcorp, an Authorized Robinson Helicopter Company Service Center, announced that it has tapped aviation industry veteran Mike Gomez to join its leadership team. Gomez joins Rotorcorp as the Vice President of Strategic Growth. While the position is new, Gomez and Rotorcorp have a longstanding professional relationship. As President of Allegro Consulting, Gomez has been providing... Read more
17-Jan-2023
2023 marks 50 years in business for Robinson Helicopter Company. Founded by Frank Robinson on June 20, 1973, Robinson’s goal was to design and manufacture simple, reliable helicopters as efficiently as possible without compromising quality. Robinson’s 50-year milestone represents more than the passing of time, it is an affirmation of the company’s success. Robinson’s simple, reliable helicopters changed the face... Read more
9-Dec-2022Source: Australian Government
The failure of a Robinson R44 helicopter’s clutch shaft due to an undetected fatigue crack led to a loss of control before the helicopter collided with a vehicle, an ATSB investigation report details. The R44 had been conducting aerial spraying operations at a property near Clare, South Australia on 22 December 2020. As the pilot... Read more
2-Dec-2022
ICE Helicopters announces a management buyout by Head of Training, Capt. Neil Day. Established by Martin Varley in the autumn of 2019 with just a single R44, ICE Helicopters has become the fastest growing flight school in Europe. An extraordinary achievement as a relative newcomer within the industry, and with a global pandemic to ‘navigate’.... Read more
27-Nov-2022
Two persons on board – named here as Alexander Kurylev (pilot) and his brother Dmitry – lost their lives in an accident on an evening flight... Read more
13-Nov-2022Source: RHC
On November 12, 2022 Robinson Helicopter Company bid a final farewell to its founder, Frank Robinson. Robinson, 92, passed away peacefully at his Rolling Hills, California home. One of the most recognizable names in the helicopter industry, Frank Robinson was a pioneer, a man not driven by reward or accolades but by a vision that... Read more
9-Nov-2022Source: Vertical Mission Training
Vertical Mission Training is going to operate a professional simulator training centre to improve training efficiency and flight safety in helicopter pilot training. Based on virtual reality motion simulators, built by VRM Switzerland, Vertical Mission Training will offer training on Robinson R22 and Airbus H125 VR devices. This enables to provide highest standards in creditable... Read more
7-Nov-2022Source: magniX
magniX, a manufacturer of electric propulsion solutions for aviation, is pleased to have powered the first fully-electric helicopter flight between airfields, in partnership with Tier 1 Engineering. The modified electric Robinson 44 (eR44) helicopter powered with a magniX magni250 electric propulsion unit (EPU) made its historic journey from Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport to Palm Springs International... Read more
6-Oct-2022Source: Robinson
On September 30th, Robinson received FAA certification for its Night Vision Google (NVG) compatible configuration on its R66 Police helicopter. For NVG compatibility, the helicopter’s interior and exterior lighting along with the aircraft’s instruments and avionics were evaluated to certify the helicopter for operation day or night with or without the use of NVGs.... Read more
26-Jun-2022
The helicopter rolled over to the right on takeoff, probably because it had drifted right while the right skid was in contact with the ground. The helicopter was substantially damaged.... Read more
