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2026
20 July

ReleasePiper PIMCO and Robinson Helicopter launch scalable manufacturing partnership

2 July

Skyryse and Robinson plan unmanned aircraft system

An autonomy system developed by Skyryse will be integrated into the Robinson R66 to create Group 4 UAS for defence operators.

14 May “Hydrogen flight is no longer a distant concept sitting on a roadmap,” says JR Hammond, executive director of CAAM.

Unither flies hydrogen-electric helicopter circuit in Québec test

The Robinson R44 completed a full piloted airport circuit as Project Proticity moves toward larger hydrogen-electric rotorcraft development.

28 March

ReleaseKULR ONE battery architecture enters electric aviation: KULR Technology Group signs agreement with Robinson Helicopter as battery co-developer for eR66 electric helicopter demonstrator

12 March Unveiled at Verticon 2025, the R88 is a single-engine utility helicopter designed for individual owners, commercial operators and public service agencies seeking a high-capacity alternative to larger turbine aircraft.

Robinson lines up monitoring and datalink suppliers for R88

The R88 programme has gained predictive maintenance systems, connected aircraft technology and a brushless starter-generator, as the company expands its supplier partnerships.

10 March

ReleaseSikorsky collaborates with Robinson Helicopter Company to integrate MATRIX autonomy into Robinson R66 TurbineTruck

10 March

ReleaseRobinson Helicopter Company unveils R44 Utility interior at Verticon 2026

10 March

ReleaseRobinson Helicopter Company establishes Robinson Unmanned business unit, formalizing expansion into scalable autonomous aviation

2025
19 November

ReleaseRobinson Helicopter Company and Lake Fusion Technologies sign teaming agreement

18 November

ReleaseRobinson Helicopter and Safran Helicopter Engines confirm R88 progress in aircraft development and serenity support package at European Rotors

17 November

ReleaseRobinson Helicopter elevates pilot experience with addition of Lightspeed Zulu 4 headset for any aircraft

28 October

ReleasemagniX Samson batteries to power Bye Aerospace’s eFlyer prototype training aircraft

11 August

ReleaseSignia Aerospace acquires Precise Flight, expanding capabilities in aviation safety and performance

31 July The demonstrator will use a bespoke high-speed HeliStorm electric engine tailored for rotorcraft.

Robinson and MagniX target electric R66 first flight for 2026

The programme followed earlier successful R44 test flights and aimed to develop a battery-electric solution using the HeliStorm engine and Samson battery.

21 July

ReleaseAt AIAA Aviation Forum, Flexcompute and Robinson Helicopter announce CFD partnership for all-new R88 helicopter

5 June The system fully integrates with Garmin flight displays and includes smart servos and redundant sensors.

Garmin flight control system now standard on R66

FAA approval has cleared the way for Garmin’s GFC 600H to be included as standard on Robinson’s future R66 helicopters from SN1510 onwards.

29 May

ReleaseGAMA welcomes three new members

21 May

ReleaseSkyryse advances towards FAA certification with for-credit flight testing

14 May

ReleaseRobinson Helicopter Company unveils new R66 Army Training helicopter at 2025 Army Aviation Mission Solutions Summit

3 April

ReleaseUnither Bioélectronique completes the world’s first successful test flight of a piloted hydrogen-powered helicopter

13 March The first HeliStorm engine delivers 330kW of power while weighing just 75 kg.

MagniX unveils HeliStorm electric engines for rotorcraft

The company's lightweight, high-speed electric engines offer scalable power and support hybrid-electric helicopters with airborne power generation

13 March The Robinson R88 features optional high skids for enhanced ground clearance and utility applications.

Robinson goes large with ten-seat R88 helicopter

The R88, Robinson’s largest helicopter, will feature a 950 shaft horsepower Safran engine and a fully integrated service package.

11 March

ReleaseRobinson Helicopter Company shows upgraded versions of the R66 NXG at Verticon

25 February

ReleaseANAC permits commercial operations of Sprayhawk UAV in Brazil

2024
19 December

ReleaseRobinson Helicopter’s symmetrical horizontal stabilizer now approved for all models by European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Argentina, Japan, and India

21 August Mikael Cardinal, Vice President United Therapeutics, and David Smith, president and CEO Robinson Helicopter Company.

Unither Bioelectronics steps up plans for hydrogen helicopters

Green hydrogen will drive the membrane-based fuel cell powerplants in Robinson R66 organ delivery electric helicopters.

21 August Airtruck and Sprayhawk are both based on the Robinson R44 full-scale helicopter.

Rotor Technologies launches largest civilian drone based on R44

The first Sprayhawk production aircraft has been completed and is undergoing ground testing ahead of delivery to an agricultural partner in the US Midwest later this year.

13 August

ReleaseRotor Technologies enters agricultural market with world’s largest spray drone

7 February

FAA approves Robinson empennage design for the R44

The development and testing of the new empennage design spanned several years, resulting in enhanced handling characteristics during high-speed flight.

31 January

ReleaseRotor flies live for a crowd, celebrates New Hampshire innovation with NH Governor Sununu

2023
9 November The Rotor R220Y is based on the Robinson R22.

Adapted Robinson completes uncrewed flight campaign

Rotor is stepping up in size and commercialising its autonomy technology with the development of the R550X, an uncrewed utility helicopter based on the Robinson R44 Raven II.

5 September

ReleaseNew empennage for R66 turbine helicopters receives FAA approval

17 July

ReleaseFAA taps Loft Dynamics' VR flight simulators to advance aviation goals

30 January

ReleaseHartzell Engine Tech achieves FAA PMA for Robinson Helicopter Sky-Tec starters

2022
29 October

ReleaseTier 1 Engineering' 3rd generation electric helicopter achieves a historic airport-to-airport cross-country flight 75 years after historic English Channel crossing

2021
27 October

ReleaseSkyryse raises $200 million Series B to usher in a new era of mobility

11 May

ReleaseNew Robinsons include enhanced audio alerts

28 April The R44 S/N 14438 is the 13,000th helicopter delivered by Robinson.

Robinson celebrates milestone delivery with paint make-over

Forty-two years since the delivery of the first R22, Robinson has notched up an average of over 300 helicopters per year to customers all around the world. There are three models in the line-up.

8 February

ReleaseRobinson's cockpit video camera now available

2 February

ReleaseLithium-ion battery now available for Robinson R44

2020
10 August

ReleaseRobinson delivers R66 serial number 1000

21 July

ReleaseFAA approves Lycoming's Electronic Ignition System on Robinson Helicopters

9 June

ReleaseFAA approves Shadin fuel flow meter on Robinson R66 turbine helicopters

13 May

ReleaseRobinson's impact-resistant windshields improve bird strike protection

2019
29 August

ReleaseRobinson offers new R66 slimline auxiliary fuel tank at special introductory price

2018
23 February

ReleaseRobinson introduces two Garmin G500H TXi displays

22 February

ReleaseAvidyne receives Robinson Helicopter certification for IFD serise with synthetic vision and wireless connectivity

22 February

ReleaseMagellan Wire Strike Protection System now available for the Robinson R66 helicopter

2017
27 July

ReleaseFAA certifies Robinson R66 Turbine Newscopter

2016
12 July

ReleaseRobinson R44 Raven II and Cadet now available with Garmin G500H