Robinson helicopters
3 Robinson models on charter lists in India, the US and the UK. In the UK: 24 aircraft with 13 operators.
- Models
- 3
- Aircraft in the UK
- 24
- Operators in the UK
- 13
- Founded
- 1973
Robinson at a glance
Robinson is an American aircraft maker, founded in 1973, based in Torrance. 24 of its aircraft fly on charter in the UK, across 3 models.
We track 3 Robinson models on the charter lists of India, the US and the UK: helicopters. India has 9 aircraft with 5 operators; the US has 263 aircraft with 138 operators; the UK has 24 aircraft with 13 operators.
Robinson helicopters
3 models, most flown in the UK first.
Every Robinson model on charter in India, the US and the UK
Aircraft counts from the DGCA non-scheduled operator list (31 August 2026), the FAA Part 135 list (2 September 2026) and the CAA Air Operator Certificate list (5 October 2026). Seats and build years are from Indian registrations.
| Model | Type | In the UK | In India | In the US | Seats in India | Built (India) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson R44 | Helicopter | 19 | 6 | 203 | 3 | 2025 |
| Robinson R66 | Helicopter | 3 | 3 | 56 | 4 | 2024 |
| Robinson R22 | Helicopter | 2 | 0 | 4 | Not listed | Not listed |
Where Robinson aircraft fly on charter
5 operators, 2 models. Most common: Robinson R44 (6) and Robinson R66 (3).
Robinson in India →138 operators, 3 models. Most common: Robinson R44 (203), Robinson R66 (56) and Robinson R22 (4).
Robinson in the US →13 operators, 3 models. Most common: Robinson R44 (19), Robinson R66 (3) and Robinson R22 (2).
Who flies Robinson aircraft in the UK?
13 licensed charter operators on the CAA Air Operator Certificate list (5 October 2026) fly 24 Robinson aircraft. Biggest fleets first.
| Operator | Base | Robinson aircraft | Models | Whole fleet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heli Air (Escape Time) | Wellesbourne (Warwick) | 4 | 3 × Robinson R44, 1 × Robinson R66 | 7 |
| Northumbria Helicopters | Newcastle upon Tyne | 3 | 3 × Robinson R44 | 12 |
| Bliss Aviation | Christchurch | 2 | 2 × Robinson R44 | 3 |
| Cutting Edge Helicopters | Londonderry (Eglinton) | 2 | 2 × Robinson R44 | 8 |
| Heli Air | Wellesbourne | 2 | 1 × Robinson R44, 1 × Robinson R66 | 55 |
| Elite Helicopters | Chichester | 2 | 1 × Robinson R44, 1 × Robinson R66 | 8 |
| Whizzard Helicopters | Welshpool | 2 | 1 × Robinson R22, 1 × Robinson R44 | 3 |
| Helicopter Services | Maidenhead | 2 | 1 × Robinson R22, 1 × Robinson R44 | 3 |
| Air Caernarfon | Caernarfon | 1 | 1 × Robinson R44 | 1 |
| EBG Helicopters | Redhill | 1 | 1 × Robinson R44 | 1 |
| Helicentre Aviation | Leicester | 1 | 1 × Robinson R44 | 7 |
| Heliflight | Cheltenham (Staverton) | 1 | 1 × Robinson R44 | 4 |
| Helicentre Liverpool | Liverpool | 1 | 1 × Robinson R44 | 3 |
Altivo Jets is an independent broker, not affiliated with Robinson or these operators. We ask them for availability and price on your dates and book with the operator named on your quote.
Tell us the trip. We check the Robinson aircraft on charter in the UK and reply with an all-in price, around the clock.
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Robinson: questions, answered
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Ask a specialistHow many Robinson aircraft are on charter in the UK?+
24, flown by 13 operators on the CAA Air Operator Certificate list (5 October 2026). The most common models are the Robinson R44 (19), the Robinson R66 (3) and the Robinson R22 (2).
Which charter operators fly Robinson aircraft in the UK?+
Heli Air (Escape Time) (4), Northumbria Helicopters (3), Bliss Aviation (2), Cutting Edge Helicopters (2), Heli Air (2) and Elite Helicopters (2), and 7 more.
What types of aircraft does Robinson make?+
On the charter lists we track, Robinson has 3 models: 3 helicopters.
Where is Robinson from?+
Robinson is an American aircraft maker, founded in 1973, based in Torrance.
Can I charter a Robinson helicopter through Altivo?+
Yes. Tell us the route, dates and passengers. We ask the licensed operators flying Robinson aircraft in the UK for availability and price, and book the one you choose with the operator named on your quote.
Where these figures come from
- Wikipedia: Robinson Helicopter Company
- Wikidata
- Robinson website
- DGCA (India): non-scheduled operator permits
- FAA: Part 135 operators and aircraft list
- UK CAA: Air Operator Certificate holders
Fleet lists: India 31 August 2026, US 2 September 2026, UK 5 October 2026. Counts cover aircraft on charter operator certificates only, not privately owned aircraft.
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