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Robinson lifts off after recession woes

written by australianaviation.com.au | January 16, 2012

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Robinson Helicopters has seen its business bounce back after a dismal 2010. (Robinson)

US based Robinson Helicopters more than doubled its production numbers in 2011, turning out 356 helicopters as compared to 162 in 2010.

The numbers are a welcome turnaround for the world’s largest maker of civilian helicopters, which saw orders plummet amid the US recession. The company built 893 aircraft at its peak two years ago.

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For 2011, Robinson said it made 214 four seat R44s, 56 two-seat R22s and 88 of its new turbine powered, five-seat R66s.

Robinson enters 2012 with a backlog of more than 400 orders.

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