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Oct
30
2025
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Helicopter Institute (HI) is expanding its agreement with Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) by introducing the TH-66 SAGE training platform into the U.S. Navy’s Contractor Operated Pilot Training - Rotary (COPT-R) program, operating out of Meacham Airport in Fort Worth, Texas. This move represents a significant upgrade in U.S. Navy flight training, as Helicopter Institute begins phasing out legacy aircraft, like the Bell 206B3, in favor of the more cost-effective, turbine-powered R66-based trainer.
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Oct
22
2025
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TORRANCE, CA – October 21, 2025 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world's leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, has commissioned husband-and-wife team of photographer and book developer Jon Davison and writer Jude Brazendale to capture the vivid images and compelling stories of its dealers, owners, and operators around the globe for a new book. This photographic narrative, a key part of Robinson Helicopter’s Climb Higher Series, is an expansive look at the extraordinary ways Robinson helicopters are put to work. The book will be available first at European Rotors in November 2025 and through Robinson Helicopter Company in January 2026 for $59.99 USD.
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Sep
23
2025
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SIMI VALLEY, CA – September 23, 2025 – The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute (RRPFI) received a brand-new Robinson R22 helicopter from Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world's leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, for its new exhibition, “Cowboys: History & Hollywood.” The helicopter will be a central feature of the new exhibition, "Cowboys: History & Hollywood," which opens to the public on October 18, 2025, and runs through April 19, 2026.
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Jul
24
2025
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Everett, Wash, Torrance, CA and Oshkosh, Wis., - July 23, 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.
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Jul
14
2025
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TORRANCE, CA AND OSHKOSH, WIS. – July 14, 2025 – Following two major U.S. disasters in less than 9 months, Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) is collaborating with Operation Helo, a leading humanitarian organization specializing in rapid-response helicopter missions in the United States, at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh to highlight the urgent need for more volunteer helicopter support during large-scale emergencies.
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Jul
10
2025
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TORRANCE, CA – July 10, 2025 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world's leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, will display the all-new R88 helicopter at this year’s APSCON/APSCON Unmanned from July 16-18, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona, in booth #1213. This marks the first public display of Robinson Helicopter's newest aircraft since its unveiling in March 2025. With a highly configurable cabin, mission-specific optional equipment, and a new avionics suite, the R88 is poised to be a game-changer for airborne public safety, offering a lower cost of ownership and significantly reduced maintenance expenses.
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Jun
04
2025
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TORRANCE, CA – June 3, 2025 – 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 both ease of operation and safety of the R66. Key features and benefits include:
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May
15
2025
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TORRANCE, CA AND NASHVILLE, TN – May 14, 2025 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of light helicopters, 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.
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Mar
24
2025
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TORRANCE, CA – March 21, 2025 – 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 the community. STEM Day will feature immersive, hands-on learning experiences designed to increase interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and ultimately careers in aviation here in the city of Torrance.
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Mar
11
2025
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DALLAS AND TORRANCE, CA – March 11, 2025 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world's leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, shared two design-forward R66 helicopters as part of the refreshed R66 NxGTM 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 impact resistant windshield and a 2-axis autopilot standard. The R66 NxG also includes updated materials, and new paint schemes while remaining mission-capable, making the R66 more premium and accessible.
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Mar
10
2025
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DALLAS AND TORRANCE, CA – MARCH 9, 2025 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) announced its first all-new aircraft in nearly 15 years, the R88, a larger, and increasingly capable helicopter designed to meet a wider range of mission requirements while maintaining the company’s hallmark reliability, affordability, and safety. The R88 represents a significant expansion of Robinson Helicopter’s product portfolio, addressing the increasing demand for versatile and cost-effective single-engine utility helicopters.
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Mar
07
2025
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DALLAS AND TORRANCE, CA – March 7, 2025 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world's leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, will exhibit at Verticon (formerly Heli-Expo) in Dallas, Texas from March 11-13, 2025. Attendees can visit booth #8234 in Hall E to see the latest from Robinson Helicopter and its subsidiary, Ascent AeroSystems, a leading manufacturer of compact, high-performance, coaxial unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) drone systems.
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Jan
09
2025
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Torrance, CA and Atlanta, GA – January 6, 2025 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, has entered an agreement with Rotorcorp Services, LLC., effective January 1, 2025. Rotorcorp will leverage its deep understanding of Robinson Helicopter operators worldwide to advise and help implement a broad range of new company initiatives designed to enhance part sales and aftermarket services.
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Jan
07
2025
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Torrance, CA and Chile, South America – January 7, 2025 – Aerotoscana, an official ambassador of Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world's leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, has released a new video showcasing the innovative ways the Robinson R66 helicopter is revolutionizing crop protection in Chile. Inspired by RHC's "Climb Higher" video series, the video highlights how Aerotoscana utilizes the R66 to effectively dry cherries after rainfall, preserving their delicate texture and flavor.
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Dec
20
2024
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Torrance, CA – December 19, 2024 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, secured approval from EASA authority, Argentina, Japan, and India for its improved empennage on select Robinson helicopter models. This follows the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) prior approval of the same configuration for the R66 in 2023 and R44 and R22 in 2024. The new empennage includes a symmetrical horizontal stabilizer and tailcone.
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Dec
19
2024
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Torrance, CA – December 19, 2024 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, secured approval from EASA authority, Argentina, Japan, and India for its improved empennage on all Robinson helicopter models. This follows the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) prior approval of the same configuration for the R66 in 2023 and R44 and R22 in 2024. The new empennage includes a symmetrical horizontal stabilizer and tailcone, is now standard on all newly manufactured Robinson helicopters.
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