Robinson Partners with MagniX to Develop Electric R66 Helicopter Written 24 July 2025
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Robinson R66 flying in the French Alps. | Credit: Christian ARNAL; Wikipedia; CC BY 2.5
Aviation International News reports, “Robinson Helicopter and propulsion system innovator MagniX have agreed to jointly develop a battery-electric powertrain for the R66 rotorcraft. The companies announced their plans today at EAA AirVenture, saying they aim to conduct a first flight with the demonstrator system in late 2026.”
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