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Oct
17
2025

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY APPOINTS GLENN W. E. FORD AS COO TO ACCELERATE MANUFACTURING EXPANSION

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TORRANCE, CA – October 17, 2025 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world's leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, appointed Glenn W.E. Ford as Chief Operations Officer. This appointment is a key step in positioning the company for long-term global growth. Ford will drive improvements in manufacturing efficiency and logistics optimization while supporting the development of new production lines for the manufacturing and introduction of the recently announced R88 helicopter and the Spirit, Spartan, and Helius coaxial unmanned helicopters.

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Sep
19
2025

ASCENT AEROSYSTEMS ELEVATES PAUL FERMO TO PRESIDENT

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WILMINGTON, MA - September 16, 2025, 7:00am EDT - Ascent AeroSystems, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and a Robinson Helicopter Company, has named Paul Fermo its new president, effective October 1, 2025. Fermo, currently serves as Vice President of Business Development and will assume the role on October 1, 2025, as current CEO and Cofounder, Peter Fuchs retires.

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Aug
28
2025

ROBINSON HELICOPTER CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF R22’S FIRST FLIGHT, THE PIONEER OF CIVIL HELICOPTERS

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TORRANCE, CA – August 28, 2025 – Today, Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world's leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, celebrates the 50th anniversary of the R22 helicopter’s first flight. Robinson Helicopter started with the R22, the two-seat light utility helicopter that first took flight in 1975 and received FAA certification in 1979. Video footage of the first flight can be found here.

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Feb
03
2025

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY MOURNS THE LOSS OF LONG-TIME 
 HEAD OF ENGINEERING AND BOARD MEMBER, PETE RIEDL

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TORRANCE, CA – FEBRUARY 3, 2025 – Robinson Helicopter Company, (RHC) is saddened to share the passing of Pete Riedl, a pivotal figure in the company’s history. Riedl was a long-time engineering veteran and valued member of the RHC board of directors. Riedl passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025, surrounded by his family.

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