Robinson Marks R66 Milestones, Strong 2021 Sales

The OEM has delivered more than 1,100 of the light turbine helicopter model, with nearly 1.5 million engine hours on the Rolls-Royce RR300.

Julie Boatman

Wednesday, March 09, 2022 at 10:01 AM ET

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Robinson reported strong delivery numbers for its range of aircraft, including the R44 Cadet piston and R66 turbine models. [Photo: Julie Boatman]

Key Takeaways:

Robinson Helicopter Company saw a strong recovery in 2021, exceeding 2019 shipment figures with 244 units and significantly increased billings to $151.8 million.
The R66 turbine helicopter became Robinson's best-selling model for the first time, with 86 units delivered, indicating it has found its "market niche."
The company's sales are heavily international, with 73% of shipments going outside the U.S., and its vertical integration helped it avoid common supply chain issues.

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Kurt Robinson, president and CEO of Robinson Helicopter Company, expressed a similar optimism as leaders across the general aviation manufacturing industry as he reflected on the company’s recovery from the tough 2020 sales year during a press briefing at the Helicopter Association International Heli-Expo in Dallas, Texas, on Tuesday.

“We’re coming back really strong,” said Robinson, with 244 total shipments across its product line that exceeded 2019 figures.