Robinson Helicopter Company

The U.S. Army set a five-month deadline starting from June 3 for companies to submit bids to replace the UH-72 as the primary trainer for helicopter pilots.

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Skyryse has begun for-credit certification flight testing of a Robinson R66 light helicopter equipped with SkyOS, a fly-by-wire flight control system.

Robinson Helicopters thinks the time is right for a foray into U.S. military programs as the Army plans to reshape its pilot training.

Not everyone is buying into the hype surrounding electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft and distributed electric propulsion.

It’s no secret that Robinson Helicopter Company CEO Dave Smith is no fan of the burgeoning eVTOL industry.

First hydrogen helicopter, flying quiet electric ducted fans, UK funds AAM enablers, and Rotax engine runs on hydrogen.

Unither Bioelectronics has accomplished the first flight of a hydrogen-powered helicopter in Canada.

Rotorcraft manufacturers are seeking partners and preparing bids for the U.S. Army’s updated training plans.

As the rotorcraft market rebounds, Airbus and Robinson unveil new platforms prioritizing reliability, affordability and proven technology.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Electric engines and turboshaft developments signal new growth in the light helicopter market sector.

Editors at Verticon run the rule over new programs launched by Airbus and Robinson and discuss other highlights from the event, formerly known as Heli-Expo.

Robinson Helicopter CEO and President David Smith says 295 rotorcraft were delivered last year.

The agreement with United Rotorcraft follows the delivery of an Airbus H130 to Skyryse in late 2023 from Air Methods.

An additional limited production “R66 Riviera” will also be offered with advanced Garmin avionics and a three-axis autopilot.

Dubbed HeliStorm, the lightweight, high-speed electric engine family will cover the 6,000-7,000 rpm range.

Robinson Helicopter Company has announced the launch of the R88, its much-anticipated new large rotorcraft and the company’s first major product-line refresh since the R66 turbine was revealed in 2007.

Leaders in the sector say business is on an upward trajectory after years of stagnation.

Advanced air mobility ambitions, crewed-uncrewed teaming, drone production and an expanded rotorcraft family are key thrusts in Robinson’s growth plan.

Helicopter manufacturers are beginning to turn their attention to modernizing their bestsellers.

For its launch application, Rotor Technologies is offering modified Robinson R44s for uncrewed aerial agricultural missions.

Renewed demand and new technology are prompting manufacturers to turn their attention to the lighter end of the rotorcraft market.

Robinson Helicopter Company debuted in the index’s No. 8 slot, with a score of 7.5/10.

One particularly promising solution to battling wildfires like those in Los Angeles is the use of aerial firefighting with uncrewed helicopters.