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Sep
06
2024

Robinson R66 Helicopter Receives FAA Approval to Double Service Life on Selected Components, Making the R66 Even More Affordable to Operate and Maintain

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Torrance, CA – September 5, 2024 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, obtained FAA approval to double the service life on specific Robinson R66 helicopter components from 2,000 to 4,000 hours. This approval, backed by previously approved data and structural testing, will help operators reduce maintenance costs, enhance reliability, lower operating costs by 6%, and reduce hourly reserve for overhauls by 25%.

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Sep
04
2024

Robinson Helicopter Company Names Randall Schaffer New Vice President of Customer Success

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Torrance, CA – September 4, 2024 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, appointed Randall Schaffer as Vice President of Customer Success. In this new role, Schaffer will oversee all customer service initiatives, focusing on enhancing the overall experience for Robinson helicopter owners and operators through customer support, repair and overhaul teams, and more.

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Apr
30
2024

New Empennage Design Approved by FAA for Robinson R22 Helicopter

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Torrance, CA – April 30, 2024 – 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 helicopte

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Apr
23
2024

Robinson Helicopter Company Acquires Ascent Aerosystems, ADDING Tactical UnCREWED Solutions Portfolio

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Wilmington, Mass and Torrance, CA – April 23, 2024 – 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 future of vertical flight systems and utility missions.

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Apr
07
2024

RHC ANNOUNCES NEW ‘INSTRUCTOR PILOT’ STANDARDIZATION COURSE WITH A FOCUS ON SAFETY AND PRECISION

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Torrance, CA (April 4, 2024)—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.

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Feb
28
2024

Sloane Helicopters Secures Six Robinson Helicopter Delivery Positions For 2025

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HAI, Anaheim, 27 February 2024 - 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.

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Feb
27
2024

Robinson Helicopter Company Announces Leadership Transition

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Torrance, CA – February 27, 2024 – Robinson Helicopter Company, Inc. (RHC), a global leader in civilian rotorcraft, announces Kurt Robinson, president and CEO of the privately-owned company, will transition to an advisory role and remain on the board of directors effective immediately. Concurrently, David Smith, formerly Robinson Helicopter’s vice president of operations, has been named the new president and CEO. This leadership transition marks a new chapter in the company’s 50-year history. The last leadership transition occurred in 2010 when founder Frank Robinson retired, and Kurt Robinson was elected president and CEO by the board of directors. Smith becomes only the third to lead the civil aviation company in 50 years.

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Feb
27
2024

Robinson Helicopter Launches New Video Series ‘Climb Higher,’ Spotlighting Global Utilization of Robinson Helicopters in Divers Missions

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Torrance, CA – February 27, 2024 – 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 possibilities, enabling operators to accomplish a wide range of missions with unparalleled accessibility, efficiency, and effectiveness.

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