06-Feb-24 - The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved new empennage design for Robinson R44 Helicopters. The symmetrical stabilizer is now standard on all mew R44s and the company offers a retrofit kit #R44
06-Sep-22 - German air ambulance operator DRF Luftrettung started training pilots at its flight academy in Bühl with brand new Robinson R44 Raven II helicopter #FlightSchool
10-Jul-22 - Garmin GI 275 electronic flight instrument (EFI) received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters #GI275
12-Feb-21 - Robinson now offers a cockpit video camera for the R22 / R44 and R66 helicopters. Records 4K Ultra HD video, intercom/radio communications and GPS position to a removable USB flash drive #recording
08-Feb-21 - True Blue Power TB17 Lithium-ion battery is now available for the Robinson R44 helicopter. The TB17 weights 16 pounds ~ 7 kilograms and costs us$ 7,300 #TB17
23-Jul-20 - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approves Lycoming’s Electronic Ignition System on Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters #electronicIgnition
22-Jul-20 - New Robinson R44 sun shades to keep the helicopter and avionics instruments comfortable and cool on the tarmac and your off-grid adventures. #sunshades
18-Jun-20 - EIT Avionics’ FODR data recorder with interface to the FreeFlight Systems’ RA 4000/4500 Radar Altimeter received FAA STC certification for the Robinson R44 helicopter #R44
24-Apr-20 - Robinson delivered six helicopters to Chinese dealer General Aviation Services of Hunan including three R44 Cadets, the first ones in country, and three R22 #Cadet
22-Jan-20 - Rotor Accessories presenting a Headset Controller Cradle for the Robinson R22/ R44/R66 helicopters. The new system keep it out of the way of the pilot while reducing stress on the intercom connection #HeadSet
08-Aug-19 - Lionair Inc, Robinson dealer in Manilla, delivered two R44 Raven II to the Philippine National Police (PNP). Will be used by the Special Action Force Aviation Unit (SAF-AU) for flight training #PNP
14-Dec-18 - PHU Polinar, Robinson distributor in Poland, delivered 2 R44 Raven II to the Polish Air Force Academy, their first ever American training helicopters #Academy
11-Dec-18 - A modified battery-powered manned R44 helicopter set a Guinness world record for the farthest distance traveled by electric helicopter: 30 nautical miles / 55 kilometers #Guinness