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Mon, Feb 15, 2016

Robinson’s R44 And R66 Helicopters Rank Number One In Sales For 2015

R44, R66 Both Top Their Categories In GAMA Report

R44 Raven II ranked as the world’s top-selling helicopter while its R66 became the world’s top-selling civil turbine helicopter according to the GAMA General Aviation Aircraft Shipment 2015 Year End Report.

Robinson delivered 347 helicopters (117 R66s, 152 R44 Raven IIs, 44 R44 Raven Is, and 34 R22s) in 2015 marking a slight increase over the 329 produced in 2014.

In 2015, in response to customer feedback, Robinson introduced a variety of optional glass avionics along with a stability augmentation system (SAS) and autopilot. The company also announced the development of its latest model the R44 Cadet, a 2-place R44 designed specifically for training and utilitarian applications.

Robinson’s top priority in 2016 is certifying the R44 Cadet which will be on display at the upcoming HAI Heli Expo convention in Louisville, Kentucky. March 1-3.

(Images provided with Robinson Helicopter news release)

FMI: www.robinsonheli.com


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