TORRANCE, CA – March 21, 2025 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), in collaboration with the Torrance Airport Association (TAA) and Torrance Unified School District (TUSD), will host the 7th annual STEM Day on March 21, 2025, at Robinson Helicopter. This year’s event will welcome nearly 200 middle and high school students across TUSD, a testament to the growing interest in STEM education within the community. STEM Day will feature immersive, hands-on learning experiences designed to increase interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and ultimately careers in aviation here in the city of Torrance

“While our helicopters fly all over the world, our roots remain in Torrance,” said David Smith, president and CEO of Robinson Helicopter Company. “Robinson Helicopter Company is committed to Torrance and growing here, and we believe STEM education is critical to aviation and helping local students understand there are jobs right here at home.”

The day’s agenda will include:

• Robinson Helicopter factory tour: Students will tour the factory and witness the manufacturing process firsthand and see helicopters up close.

• Helicopters and Physics: Pilots will explain basic physics concepts, demonstrating the principles of what make a helicopter fly.

• Drone 101: Students will have an opportunity to see Torrance-manufactured coaxial drones from Ascent AeroSystems and learn about the skills needed to design, build, and operate them.

• Flight Planning and Aviation Navigation: This math-oriented workshop will teach students flight planning and GPS navigation.

• Fixed-Wing Engineering: Students will learn the history and missions of fixed-wing aircraft and see aircraft up close that are housed at Torrance Airport.

• HondaJet display: Students will have a chance to see a HondaJet Elite S on display and interact with pilots who fly it.

• Career presentations: Executives from Robinson Helicopter, Honda, and Ascent AeroSystems will share their knowledge and professional experiences, offering insights into different aviation career paths.

“The TAA is dedicated to being a resource for our community, and hosting STEM Day is a cornerstone of our commitment to student development,” said Anne Minder of the Torrance Airport Association. “We believe that the most effective way to spark a passion for aviation and STEM is to provide students with authentic, hands-on experiences, and this event's success is a direct result of our dedication to delivering those real-world applications.”

Every Robinson helicopter is designed and assembled in Torrance. The new R66 NxG product line is named after surrounding neighborhoods: the Southwood, the Palo Verde, and the Riviera, bringing a piece of Torrance to the world.

“This unique touch honors our hometown and allows our employees and neighbors to share a piece of Torrance with every R66 NxG that flies around the globe,” adds Smith.

The airport plays a vital role in the community, providing jobs and resources for the next generation of STEM leaders, from manufacturing to engineering and piloting aircraft. Local students will have the unique opportunity to engage with industry professionals through dynamic workshops led by TAA pilots, Robinson Helicopter engineers and staff, and Ascent AeroSystems, a drone company acquired by Robinson Helicopter in 2024.

About Robinson Helicopter Company

For more than 50 years, Robinson Helicopter Company has been at the forefront of the helicopter industry by delivering safety-enhancing technologies, including OEM-designed crash-resistant fuel cells, 4K cockpit video cameras, autopilot systems, impact-resistant windshields, and NVG-compatible cockpits. Robinson is committed to developing, manufacturing, and supporting the most reliable and efficient manned and unmanned helicopters in the industry. For additional information, visit www.robinsonheli.com.

Contacts:

Robinson Helicopter Company

Robyn E. Eagles

Robyn.eagles@robinsonheli.com

323-547-5102

Lee-Anne Aranda

lee-anne.aranda@robinsonheli.com

310-539-0508 x294