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Incidents are nought in a million for R66
Certified in October 2010, the first production R66 was delivered the following month. Since then, over 960 R66s have been produced. The type has flown to the North Pole and circumnavigated the globe multiple times.

Robinson Helicopter Company's R66 turbine fleet has surpassed one million flight hours. The R66 with the Rolls-Royce RR300 turbine engine has achieved the landmark without a single reported in-flight engine failure, an accomplishment that exceeds EASA's requirements for single-engine helicopters performing commercial operations.

“We believe this milestone is a testament to the R66's outstanding performance and confirms its place as a leader in the helicopter industry,” says president Kurt Robinson.

Certified in October 2010, the first production R66 was delivered the following month. Since then, over 960 R66s have been produced, providing dependable performance to operators all over the world. The type has flown to the North Pole and circumnavigated the globe multiple times.

Robinson dealer Les Gillespie of Gardner Aviation in Peachtree City, Georgia adds: “The R66 has quickly become our dealership's number one selling helicopter. Our customers compliment its power, space and stylish looks. With all the available options like SAS autopilot, extended range fuel tanks and glass touchscreen panels, the R66 can be configured to meet the needs of any pilot or helicopter flight department.”

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