U.S. Army Flight School Win Expands Robinson’s Ambitions

Robinson R66 helicopter

Robinson is making several adaptations to the R66 to prepare it for the Army training mission, including an instrument-flight-rules avionics suite.

Credit: Robinson Helicopter Co.
With U.S. Army aviators set to earn their rotary wings on the Robinson R66, the California-based helicopter manufacturer is adapting its business to integrate its first major defense program. Robinson Helicopter Co.’s (RHC) distinctive single-engine helicopter is at the heart of M1 Support Services’...
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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