New Face Takes Helm At Robinson Helicopter

New CEO David Smith (left) is taking the helm of Robinson Helicopter Company from Kurt Robinson (right).

Credit: Robinson Helicopter Company
ANAHEIM, California—The leadership of legendary light rotorcraft manufacturer Robinson Helicopter Company has been handed to a family outsider for the first time in the company’s history. David Smith, the company’s current vice president of operations, has taken over from President and CEO Kurt...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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