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Fri, Jan 27, 2017

Robinson Helicopter Company Delivers 12,000th Helicopter

Milestone Aircraft Is An R66 Headed To South Africa

On December 23, 2016 R66 S/N 0763 became the 12,000th helicopter to roll off Robinson Helicopter’s production line.

“A nice way to end the year,” said Robinson President, Kurt  Robinson.  S/N 0763 will be delivered to Hover Dynamics, one of three long-time Robinson dealers in South  Africa.

The helicopter was purchased by a new charter and tour operator, Fly Karoo Air Services,  operating in the area of Graaff-Reinet. According to Dean Feldman of Hover Dynamics, Fly Karoo  chose the R66 because of its powerful turbine engine, quieter cabin, spacious baggage  compartment, and low operating costs.

Robinson’s first two-place R22 was produced and delivered in 1979, the first four-place R44 in 1993  and the first five-place R66 in 2010. Robinson also offers a multitude of variants including the  recently introduced R44 Cadet, a two-place helicopter specially configured for training.

Founded in 1973, Robinson Helicopter Company is the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters.

(Image provided with Robinson Helicopter news release)

FMI: www.robinsonheli.com

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