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Robinson to Deliver at Least 150 R66 Helicopters for U.S. Army Training Contract

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Robinson Helicopter will deliver at least 150 R66 light single-engine helicopters to M1 Support Services beginning next spring, with the order potentially reaching 200 aircraft. The fleet will support M1’s forthcoming contract to provide flight training for the U.S. Army.

Discovered 2026-08-27T09:50:14.201443-07:00 | 2026-08-27T09:50:14.201443-07:00

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  • The planned acquisition would put 150–200 R66 helicopters into the Army training system, creating a significant new military role for Robinson’s light-single platform.
  • The deliveries translate the Army’s selection of the R66 as its flight-school trainer into a defined industrial commitment under M1 Support Services’ $10 billion training contract.
  • Initial deliveries are planned for next spring, establishing a near-term production and fleet-introduction milestone for the Army’s pilot-training infrastructure.

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