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Feb 27, 2024 · Kurt Robinson, president and CEO of the privately-owned Robinson Helicopter Company, transitions to an advisory role and remains on the board of directors.
Feb 27, 2024 · Starting Tuesday, Feb. 27, Kurt Robinson will step down as its president and CEO. He will be replaced by David Smith, formerly vice president of operations at the renowned aviation firm....
- Robinson Helicopter Company Takes Shape
- A Family Business Begins to Thrive
- Frank and Kurt Robinson: An Effective Team
- Robinson Helicopter Company: The Legacy Continues
Frank Robinson, lifelong helicopter enthusiast and Robinson Helicopter Company Founder, was inspired by a singular mission. He wanted to bring a small, affordable helicopterto the marketplace. With a mechanical engineering degree and helicopter design experience, he certainly had the skills to accomplish his goal. When Robinson’s previous employers...
From the beginning, Kurt Robinson has played a supporting role in Robinson Helicopter Company’s growth. During the business’ early years, Frank Robinson tasked his son with performing data analysis and other logistical tasks. Slowly, all the pieces came together, and the family business began to gain momentum.
Upon returning to Robinson Helicopter Company, Kurt Robinson formed a mutually beneficial partnership with his father. Frank Robinson wanted to focus on helicopter engineering while avoiding dealings with regulatory agencies and production logistics. Fortunately, Kurt Robinson’s business and legal knowledge made him an ideal choice for these areas ...
In June 2010, Frank Robinson began a well-deserved retirement at age 80. Since then, Kurt Robinson has served as Robinson Helicopter Company’s President. He speaks fondly of the top-tier teams his father built over the years. “When Frank decided to step down, I remember he liked to say there’s really only one person that is indispensable, including...
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The Robinson Helicopter Company, based at Zamperini Field in Torrance, California, is an American helicopter manufacturer. As of 2024, Robinson produces three models: the two-seat R22, the four-seat R44, both of which use Lycoming piston engines, and the five-seat R66, which use Rolls-Royce turbine engines .
Oct 14, 2022 · Kurt Robinson, President and CEO of RHC takes Vertical Magazine on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Robinson factory. Watch the whole video, available on both Robinson and Vertical YouTube...
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Torrance, CA - February 27, 2024 – Robinson Helicopter Company, Inc. (RHC), a global leader in civilian rotorcraft, announces Kurt Robinson, president and CEO of the privately-owned company, will transi on to an advisory role and remain on the board of directors effec ve immediately.
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Oct 11, 2022 · Join Vertical Magazine as we get behind the collective with CEO and President of the Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), Kurt Robinson. Kurt gives us some insight into what's going on at RHC,...
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