St Louis Metro Air Support Unit acquire MD500E
Source: STL Today, 28-Jan-10
Area police have acquired a new helicopter for air patrols, using a $1.5 million Homeland Security grant
Qatar’s Lifeflight looks to go 24 hours from March
Source: Gulf Times, 15-Jan-10
THE Emergency Medical Services (EMS) at the Hamad Medical Corporation is planning to expand the air ambulance services to a round-the-clock operation by March-end
Wiltshire Police spend £850K upgrading MD Explorer
Source: Wiltshire Times, 07-Jan-10
Criminals will have nowhere to hide in Wiltshire thanks to an £850,000 refit of the force’s helicopter and air ambulance which means its cameras can seek out people up to two miles away.
West Yorkshire Police celebrate 20 years in the air
Source: Yorkshire Evening Post, 24-Dec-09
West Yorkshire Police is celebrating 20 years of using one of its most effective weapons in the war on crime.
Happy 20th Birthday to the Kent Air Ambulance
Source: Kent Online, 24-Dec-09
It’s happy birthday to a charity which is literally one of Kent’s lifesavers. The Kent Air Ambulance was founded in November 1989 and exactly 20 years ago – on Wednesday, December 23, 1989 – it made its first life-saving mission.
Saudi Red Crescent’s air ambulance service launched
Source: Arab News, 22-Dec-09
Riyadh Gov. Prince Salman on Sunday launched the air ambulance service of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) and inspected one of the three aircraft that have been put into service in Riyadh province.
Six-month suspended term for pilot who landed on Irish shopping centre roof
Source: Irish Times, 15-Dec-09
A HELICOPTER pilot who landed his aircraft on the roof of a shopping centre to collect a set of keys has been given a six-month suspended sentence and fined €5,000. The judge said the man seemed to lack a grasp of common sense.
Wood County officials looking to refurbish sheriff’s helicopter
Source: News and Sentinel, 09-Dec-09
Wood County Sheriff’s Department officials said they have applied for a $95,000 grant to refurbish the department’s helicopter. Wood is the only county in the state that has a helicopter as part of its sheriff’s department.
Hertfordshire Air Ambulance celebrates first birthday
Source: Watford Observer, 02-Dec-09
The Hertfordshire Air Ambulance, which provides vital pre-hospital care to patients across the county, is celebrating its first birthday.
London’s Air Ambulance chief sacked after raising financial concerns
Source: Telegraph, 30-Nov-09
Mr Philpott was dismissed as chief executive only 12 weeks after he took up the job, just days after he raised concerns about the charity’s financial controls and accountability with its board.
Tulsa Police Department grounds both helicopters to save money
Source: Tulsa World, 01-Nov-09
Because of budget cuts, Saturday will be the last night either one of the two police helicopters will be flying in Tulsa for the foreseeable future. Officials have said they will be saving $195,000 for the duration of the fiscal year by grounding the helicopters. The four officers assigned to the unit have been reassigned [...]
MD Helicopters, Inc. to Show at 2009 Air Medical Transport Conference
Source: Vertical, 23-Oct-09
MD Helicopters, Inc (MDHI) will have a booth at this year’s Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) and will have on display the latest California Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR) MD Explorer.
Great North Air Ambulance fleet of three temporarily grounded
Source: BBC, 16-Oct-09
There will be no Great North Air Ambulance Cover for the next few days. Two of the charity’s three helicopters, based at Otterburn and Carlisle Airport, are grounded with mechanical problems.
Mesa Police buy 11-year old 500E despite production line in town
Source: AZ Central, 11-Oct-09
With prices for new helicopters too expensive, particularly given the city’s fiscal constraints, the City Council this week approved purchase of a 1998 model MD500E, a general purpose utility and executive transport helicopter that has been widely popular with law enforcement agencies.
MD Helicopters owner plans to launch a bank
Source: Reuters, 01-Oct-09
The chief executive officer of private equity firm Patriarch Partners is in the early stages of launching her own bank holding company targeting middle market bank lending.
MD Helicopters, Inc. In Chalet Number 6 at Helitech
Source: Vertical, 22-Sep-09
MD Helicopters, Inc (MDHI) will be in Chalet Number 6 at Helitech which is taking place in Duxford England today, Tuesday, September 22, 2009 through Thursday, September 24.
MD Helicopters Partners with Composite Technology
Source: Vertical, 22-Sep-09
MD Helicopters, Inc (MDHI) has announced that it has formed a rotor blade repair station agreement with Composite Technology, Inc. CTI is well positioned to serve MDHI’s global customer base with 5 facilities around the world.
MD Helicopters Earns Chinese Certification for MD500E, MD530F, MD520N
Source: Vertical, 22-Sep-09
MD Helicopters, Inc (MDHI) announced that it has received validation of Type Certification H3WE for the MD 500E®, the MD 530F® and the 520N® from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). The MD 600N® and MD Explorer® were previously approved.
MD Helicopters Delivers an MD500E® to Columbus, Ohio Police Unit
Source: Vertical, 22-Sep-09
MD Helicopters held a special delivery ceremony at its Mesa, Arizona completion facility on August 31 to tender the keys to a brand new MD 500E Helicopter to the City of Columbus Police Department.
UK Lighthouses to be supported by MD Explorer after 30 years with Bo105
Source: Specialist Aviation Services, 21-Sep-09
UK based operator and support organisation Specialist Aviation Services has announced the award of its new multi-year lighthouse maintenance contract with Trinity House.
Latest police role equipped MD Explorer at Helitech
Source: Specialist Aviation Services, 18-Sep-09
UK based operator and support organisation Specialist Aviation Services SAS is Gold Sponsor at Helitech as it celebrates 25 years in business and will be displaying several MD 902 Explorers throughout next week, equipped in both air ambulance and police roles.
Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance order new MD Explorer
Source: Specialist Aviation Services, 18-Sep-09
UK based operator Specialist Aviation Services is pleased to announce that Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance has signed up to a ten year air ambulance package which will see the introduction of another brand new MD Explorer to the SAS fleet next year SAS subsidiary, Medical Aviation Services will provide a turnkey operation and support [...]
MD Helicopters awards exclusive Australian distributorship
Source: Aviation Advertiser, 02-Sep-09
New Zealand based Eastland Aviation has been awarded exclusive Australian distributorship for MD Helicopters. The group plans to expand its Australian product support and sales representation footprint, building on existing alliances as well as establishing its own Australian base.
EASA Certifies AFS High-Performance Inlet Barrier Filter for MD Explorer
Source: AFS, 27-Aug-09
AFS has received an STC from EASA for an Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) system for MD Helicopters’ (MDHI) MD900/MD902 Explorer series. The certification clears the way for MD Explorer operators to maximize engine protection while reaping performance and maintenance benefits available with an IBF.
24-Aug-09 LX- MD Helicopters MD902 Bourglinster, Luxembourg
24-Aug-09
24-Aug-09 LX- MD Helicopters MD902 Bourglinster, Luxembourg
12-Aug-09 N527BB MD Helicopters MD500E Ackworth, US-Georgia
12-Aug-09
12-Aug-09 N527BB MD Helicopters MD500E Ackworth, US-Georgia
12-Aug-09 N911WY MD Helicopters MD530FF Las Vegas, US-Nevada
12-Aug-09
12-Aug-09 N911WY MD Helicopters MD530FF Las Vegas, US-Nevada
7-Aug-09 D-HSPO MD Helicopters MD500E Moni village, Cyprus
07-Aug-09
7-Aug-09 D-HSPO MD Helicopters MD500E Moni village, Cyprus
7-Aug-09 XC-PEP MD Helicopters MD369FF Ensenada, State of Baja California, Mexico
07-Aug-09
7-Aug-09 XC-PEP MD Helicopters MD369FF Ensenada, State of Baja California, Mexico
Cloud 9 Group achieves Part 135 approval and acquires 2 more turbine helicopters
Source: Vertical, 29-Jul-09
22-Jul-09 N61735 MD Helicopters MD369D Wharton Township, US-Pennsylvania (1F)
22-Jul-09
22-Jul-09 N61735 MD Helicopters MD369D Wharton Township, US-Pennsylvania
17-Jul-09 N974BW MD Helicopters MD530F nr Baghdad, Iraq (2F)
17-Jul-09
17-Jul-09 N974BW MD Helicopters MD530F nr Baghdad, Iraq
30-Jun-09 N1088N MD Helicopters MD369E Ketchikan, US-Alaska
30-Jun-09
30-Jun-09 N1088N MD Helicopters MD369E Ketchikan, US-Alaska
Amazing results as Cambridgeshire Police MD Explorer celebrates its third birthday
Source: Cambs Times, 24-Jun-09
4-Jun-09 N6641D MD Helicopters OH-6 Benson, US-Arizona
04-Jun-09
4-Jun-09 N6641D MD Helicopters OH-6 Benson, US-Arizona
2-Jun-09 N8356F MD Helicopters H369D Staunton, US-Virginia
02-Jun-09
2-Jun-09 N8356F MD Helicopters H369D Staunton, US-Virginia
30-May-09 N298SD MD Helicopters H369A Baltimore, US-Ohio
30-May-09
30-May-09 N298SD MD Helicopters H369A Baltimore, US-Ohio
15-May-09 N902EC MD Helicopters MD902 Salinas, US-California
15-May-09
15-May-09 N902EC MD Helicopters MD902 Salinas, US-California
8-May-09 N8372F MD Helicopters MD369E Houston, US-Texas
08-May-09
8-May-09 N8372F MD Helicopters MD369E Houston, US-Texas
5-May-09 N8373F MD Helicopters MD369E Houston, US-Texas
05-May-09
5-May-09 N8373F MD Helicopters MD369E Houston, US-Texas
1-May-09 N67FF MD Helicopters MD369FF Santa Clarita, US-California
01-May-09
1-May-09 N67FF MD Helicopters MD369FF Santa Clarita, US-California
25-Mar-09 C-GOHN MD Helicopters MD600N near Toba Inlet, Canada
25-Mar-09
25-Mar-09 C-GOHN MD Helicopters MD600N near Toba Inlet, Canada
13-Mar-09 PNC-0102 MD Helicopters MD369E Bogota, Columbia
13-Mar-09
13-Mar-09 MD Helicopters MD369E Bogota, Columbia
7-Mar-09 N501EF MD Helicopters MD369D Rogers Peak Summit, 56m from Inyokern, US-California
07-Mar-09
7-Mar-09 N501EF MD Helicopters MD369D Rogers Peak Summit, 56m from Inyokern, US-California
Phoenix Heliparts to Do First Conversion of an MD 500E to an MD 530FF
Source: http://www.shephard.co.uk/news/1925/, 25-Feb-09
24-Feb-09 N5205C MD Helicopters MD530F Moyock, US-North Carolina (1F)
24-Feb-09
24-Feb-09 N5205C MD Helicopters MD530F Moyock, US-North Carolina
23-Feb-09 N5232G MD Helicopters MD520N Oahu, US-Hawaii
23-Feb-09
23-Feb-09 N5232G MD Helicopers MD520N Oahu, US-Hawaii
