Robinson helicopters
24 Robinson aircraft on charter in the UK, with 13 licensed operators. See every model, who flies it and get a price for your trip.
- 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 charter: helicopters. Across the 12 countries we serve, 502 fly on charter in 8 countries. Outside the UK, the most fly in the US (259), Canada (137) and Switzerland (36).
Robinson helicopters
3 models, most flown in the UK first.
Every Robinson model on charter in the UK
Counts for the UK from the CAA list of AOC holders (2 November 2026). The other columns use each country's own list, cited at the foot of the page.
| Model | Type | In the UK | Operators | Most flown elsewhere | Worldwide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson R44 | Helicopter | 19 | 13 | US 200, Canada 100 | 373 |
| Robinson R66 | Helicopter | 3 | 3 | US 55, Canada 10 | 85 |
| Robinson R22 | Helicopter | 2 | 2 | Canada 27, Switzerland 11 | 44 |
Where Robinson aircraft fly on charter
502 Robinson aircraft fly on charter in 8 of the 12 countries we serve. Below: the UK and the 3 countries where the most fly.
13 operators, 3 models. Most common: R44 (19), R66 (3) and R22 (2).
136 operators, 3 models. Most common: R44 (200), R66 (55) and R22 (4).
Robinson in the US →32 operators, 3 models. Most common: R44 (100), R22 (27) and R66 (10).
Robinson in Canada →6 operators, 3 models. Most common: R44 (17), R22 (11) and R66 (8).
Robinson in Switzerland →Who flies Robinson aircraft in the UK?
13 licensed charter operators on the CAA list of AOC holders (2 November 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.
Related manufacturers
Robinson: questions, answered
Still deciding? A charter specialist will talk you through aircraft, airports and price, with no obligation.
Ask a specialistHow many Robinson aircraft are on charter in the UK?+
24, flown by 13 operators on the CAA list of AOC holders (2 November 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.
Where else do Robinson aircraft fly on charter?+
502 fly on charter across 8 countries we serve. Outside the UK, the most fly in the US (259), Canada (137) and Switzerland (36).
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
- UK CAA: Air Operator Certificate holders
- FAA: Part 135 operators and aircraft list
- Canadian Transportation Agency: air carrier licences (11 September 2026), with Transport Canada's Canadian Civil Aircraft Register
- FOCA (Switzerland): lists of air operator certificate holders (aeroplanes 10 June 2026, helicopters 28 July 2026)
The UK: the CAA list of AOC holders (2 November 2026). The US: the FAA Part 135 list (9 November 2026). Canada: the CTA register of air licences (11 September 2026). Switzerland: the FOCA lists of AOC holders (28 July 2026). Worldwide totals add up the lists of all 12 countries we serve. Counts cover aircraft on charter operator certificates only, not privately owned aircraft.
Charter a Robinson.
Tell us the route and dates. We confirm aircraft, crew and price with licensed operators.