_________________________________________________________________________ Robinson
Helicopter Company
on drawings . I find it amazing that he envisioned this idea early in his life and was able to realize it in his 40s when he founded the company . Despite facing many challenges , such as energy costs , recessions , and business risks associated with aviation , Robinson grew through the decades following the certification of our two-seat R22 aircraft , which we still produce today . Frank and his growing team enhanced our four-seat aircraft , making it even more versatile for various missions and utility applications , such as tourism , surveying , medical , and more .
“ In the 2000s , Frank focused on developing the R66 before his retirement . The R66 , powered by a Rolls Royce turbine engine , has been in production for about 14 years and is now our most popular product . What sets
What sets us apart is our focus on civil products
us apart is our focus on civil products , which keeps our team constantly pressured to maintain acquisition and operating costs at the lowest in the industry , thus making it possible for small businesses to operate season after season . But our other unique characteristic is that we are the most vertically integrated manufacturer in aviation . We bring raw materials in and produce aircraft on the other side of the facility , which is a rare approach in the industry as companies strive to make their products more costcompetitive . I think that our 50-year journey has proven that we can produce helicopters affordably , even in highcost places like Southern California , by making smart investments and choosing the right team ,” he enlightens .
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