Robinson Embraces Innovation With Hydrogen-Electric Helicopter Plans

David Smith, Robinson Helicopter CEO

David Smith is only the third CEO at Robinson Helicopter and the first from outside the family-owned company.


 

Credit: Robinson
Robinson Helicopter’s partnership with United Therapeutics to develop a hybrid-electric version of the R66 is a sign of new CEO David Smith’s drive to bring innovation to the long-established manufacturer and its popular line of light helicopters. Since Smith took over as CEO in February, family...
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