The Airframer Bulletin

Robinson R88

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2026

20 July

ReleasePiper PIMCO and Robinson Helicopter launch scalable manufacturing partnership

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.

2025

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

21 July

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

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.