January 1991 :
New Model R44 four-seat helicopter is exhibited for the first time; FAA certification is expected in 1992.
June 1991 :
R22 breaks its own speed records reaching a top speed of 143.61 mph; Robinson receives Igor I. Sikorsky Trophy recognizing world records.
November 1991:
2000th R22 helicopter is delivered.
December 1991 :
Robinson production rate reaches all-time high with 402 R22s produced in 1991.
March 1992 :
R44 base price of $235,000 is announced; deposits and orders are accepted.
December 1992 :
FAA issues Type Certificate for R44 Astro; R22 is world’s top-selling helicopter for the fifth consecutive year.
January 1993 :
In Argentina, Buenos Aires Police purchase forty R22 helicopters.
February 1993 :
First production R44 Astro helicopter is delivered.
July 1994 :
Robinson moves to new 260,000 square-foot manufacturing facility.
February 1996 :
Model R22 Beta II is introduced with O-360 engine, giving it improved hover performance, and a base price of $135,000.
June 1997 :
R44 Newscopter announced for high-quality live television broadcasting.
July 1997 :
R44 Police Helicopter receives FAA certification.
August 1997 :
R44 completes around-the-world flight with pilots Jennifer Murray and Quentin Smith.
November 1997 :
Robinson is awarded ISO 9001 certification for helicopter design, manufacture and service.
February 1998 :
First three R44 Newscopters are delivered.
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June 1999 :
FAA approves pop-out floats for R44 Clipper.
August 1999 :
Hydraulic power controls are introduced for the R44 helicopters.
October 1999:
3000th R22 helicopter is delivered.
January 2000:
Model R44 Raven is introduced with adjustable pedals and standard hydraulic controls; TBO for R22 and R44 is increased from 2000 to 2200 hours.
September 2000 :
4000th Robinson helicopter delivered – 3,132 R22s and 868 R44s; Jennifer Murray pilots her R44 helicopter, becoming the first woman to fly solo around the world.
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February 2001 :
1000th R44 helicopter is delivered; Robinson launches new program for lightweight roof-top helipads for business and industrial parks.
January 2002 :
R44 becomes the first US manufactured helicopter approved by Russia and other states of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
June 2002 :
Robinson delivers the first digital ENG Newscopter to Metro Networks; the first R44 Police Helicopter is delivered to China .
July 2002:
Robinson announces the new R44 Raven II; the new helicopter has more power, a higher gross weight, and increased altitude performance.
October 2002:
R44 Raven II is the first piston helicopter to fly to the
North Pole, piloted by Quentin Smith and Steve Brooks.
November 2002 :
Robinson is the first US helicopter manufacturer to receive Japanese type certification.
June 2003 :
First Robinson helipad opened at a private helistop at Honda of Santa Ana, CA.
September 2003:
5,000th helicopter delivered.
January 2004:
Robinson announces company sales record with the production of 422 new helicopters in 2003.
January 2005:
Robinson surpasses previous sales with 690 new helicopters produced in 2004; R44 Raven II is the first piston helicopter to fly to the South Pole, piloted by Quentin Smith and Steve Brooks.
February 2005 :
New manufacturing facility opened which added 220,000 square feet to Robinson, totaling 480,000 square feet.
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April 2005 :
6,000th helicopter delivered.
Contribution: Robinson Helicopters
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