StandardAero selected by Robinson Helicopter Company as preferred MRO provider for R66 Rolls-Royce RR300 engines

StandardAero has been selected by Robinson Helicopter Company to support their global fleet of R66 helicopters powered by Rolls-Royce RR300 engine. This relationship will provide R66 helicopter owners and operators with a Robinson-recommended MRO solution for abbreviated turnaround times and reduced costs. New agreement secures immediate shop capacity and establishes turnaround time commitments to minimize operational downtime. StandardAero currently holds 150 approved component repairs on the RR300 and is proactively developing an additional 180 repairs to help reduce part replacement costs.

Ray Franczuk, Interim Vice President and General Manager for StandardAero’s Helicopters business commented: “We are excited to work with Robinson and their network of Service Centers to provide reliable engine support to their operator base. Our OEM-aligned technical expertise allows us to keep quality and reliability at the forefront of our service offering. We have been able to leverage our 60+ years of experience on the Rolls-Royce M250 to bolster available RR300 repairs and reduce costly component replacement whenever possible. To further accelerate return-to-service, we maintain a robust exchange pool designed specifically to support time-critical requirements. We look forward to delivering R66 operators maintenance solutions that enable operational continuity and lower cost of ownership without compromising safety or reliability.”  

David Smith, president and CEO of Robinson Helicopter Company stated: “This agreement addresses one of the largest challenges our customers face; unpredictable engine overhaul costs and turnaround times. Increasing overhaul costs and extended downtime directly impact our operators' profitability and their ability to maintain consistent flight schedules. By securing predictable turnaround times for the 2,000-hour and 4,000-hour PMI events, we are providing the predictability our customers need to manage their business effectively.” 

Operationally, the collaboration integrates demand forecasting and material planning to improve parts availability and readiness. Services will be localized across four primary StandardAero hubs in North America and the United Kingdom, including Winnipeg, Manitoba and Richmond, British Columbia, Canada; Concord, North Carolina in the U.S. and Hampshire in England. By aligning capacity management with lifecycle support, both companies aim to provide operators around the world with greater predictability and more streamlined technical oversight for their engine assets.