R66 helicopter © Robinson Helicopter Company

magniX and Robinson partner on electric R66 helicopter

magniX, a frontrunner in electric aviation propulsion, has partnered with Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson) to develop a fully electric demonstrator based on the popular R66 platform, aiming for its first flight in late 2026. The project will leverage magniX’s advanced electric powertrain, featuring its lightweight, high-speed HeliStorm engines designed for rotorcraft and its high-energy-density Samson […]

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The new R88 helicopter will be powered by the Arriel 2 engine

Safran Arriel 2W engine to power new R88 helicopter

Aircraft & Engines

Safran Helicopter Engines and Robinson Helicopter Company have announced an exclusive partnership to equip the new R88 helicopter with the Arriel 2W engine. This 950 shaft horsepower (shp) power-class engine is the latest variant in the Arriel family, known for its reliability and high performance in the light helicopter market. With more than 66 million

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Ascent AeroSystems all-weather coaxial helicopter drone © Robinson Helicopter Company

Robinson Helicopter Company acquires Ascent AeroSystems

Financial

Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) has completed the acquisition of Ascent AeroSystems, which now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Robinson Helicopter Company. This strategic move underscores Robinson’s commitment to advancing innovation, expediting new rotorcraft developments, and supporting diverse missions globally. By harnessing the expertise and resources of both entities, Robinson reinforces its position at

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New empennage for R66 Turbine Helicopter receives FAA approval

Robinson Helicopter Co.’s new empennage for R66 Turbine receives FAA approval

Aircraft & Engines

Robinson Helicopter has announced FAA certification of a new empennage configuration for the R66 Turbine. Following years of development and testing, the new empennage provides enhanced roll stability during high-speed flight. The configuration replaces the existing 2,000-hour TBO horizontal stabilizer with a 4,000-hour TBO symmetrical horizontal stabilizer mounted on the tailcone and positioned forward of

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magniX and Robinson partner on electric R66 helicopter

Safran Arriel 2W engine to power new R88 helicopter

Robinson Helicopter Company acquires Ascent AeroSystems

Robinson Helicopter Co.’s new empennage for R66 Turbine receives FAA approval

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