More than 500 R66 turbines have been delivered to date and the helicopter has achieved type certification from more than 50 countries. Robinson said international customers account for about two ...

" I’m optimistic, but I was optimistic a year ago,” Robinson says. EASA, however, has overcome its objections to the R66 that delayed its European type certification.

Robinson’s R66 light turbine helicopter has finally been awarded European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification, almost four years after the aircraft was granted FAA certification.

Kurt Robinson, president of Robinson Helicopter and son of founder Frank Robinson, said the FAA was well represented Monday among the 300 attending certification ceremonies for the company’s new ...

TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, obtained FAA approval to double the service life on specific Robinson ...

magniX will provide its fully integrated electric powertrain for helicopters, including the first of its range of lightweight, high speed HeliStorm engines designed for rotorcraft applications. It ...