StandardAero named Robinson Helicopter’s preferred MRO for RR300 engines on the R66

StandardAero has been selected by Robinson Helicopter as the preferred MRO provider for Rolls‑Royce RR300 engines that power the global R66 fleet. The agreement secures immediate shop capacity, provides a Robinson‑recommended repair network and aims to shorten turnarounds and reduce maintenance costs for R66 operators.

Discovered 2026-03-11T05:51:17.109570-07:00 | 2026-03-11T05:51:17.109570-07:00

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  • Secures immediate shop capacity and a Robinson‑recommended repair path for RR300‑powered R66s, shortening turnaround times and reducing maintenance costs for the global R66 fleet — a material availability factor as the R66 features in the US Army’s Flight School Next competition.

  • Strengthens StandardAero’s rotorcraft aftermarket footprint and gives operators an independent sustainment option alongside OEM networks; this expands the competitive MRO landscape amid broader Rolls‑Royce and third‑party MRO investments and StandardAero’s growing rotorcraft activity (see StandardAero’s rotorcraft work with Thales and recent Rolls‑Royce MRO network expansion).

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