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Robinson R66 Gains European and Chinese Certification

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Key Takeaways:

  • Robinson Helicopter's R66 Turbine has received certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), enabling the company to deliver helicopters to its European backlog.
  • The R66 Turbine also achieved certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), opening up an emerging market for Robinson.
  • These new international certifications are significant as international customers account for approximately two-thirds of Robinson's sales, with over 500 R66s delivered and certified in more than 50 countries to date.
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With Europe being one of Robinson Helicopter’s most successful regions for sales, the Torrance, California-based helicopter manufacturer is likely breathing a big sigh of relief as it has achieved certification for its R66 Turbine helicopter by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The signoff allows Robinson to start delivering helicopters to a backlog of European R66 customers.

The company also announced it has achieved certification for the R66 Turbine from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), which Robinson says it sees as an emerging market.

Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

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