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Triumph wins MD500 gearbox contract extension

Triumph wins MD500 gearbox contract extension

8-Mar-2024Source: Triumph Group

Triumph Group, Inc., (TRIUMPH) [NYSE:TGI] announced that its Geared Solutions business in Macomb, Michigan has been awarded a long term agreement from MD Helicopters to manufacturer and assemble main rotor gearbox transmissions for the MD500 platforms. TRIUMPH has supported MD Helicopters for over two decades, producing over 400 gearboxes for this program. With this contract extension, TRIUMPH will continue to... Read more

MD Helicopters approves Axxeum for 500E to 530F conversions – first customer named

MD Helicopters approves Axxeum for 500E to 530F conversions – first customer named

29-Feb-2024Source: Axxeum

Axxeum, Inc. (“Axxeum”) announced that they have secured an order from Apex Heli-Support of Phoenix, Arizona for their first E to F Conversion at Axxeum’s Authorized MD Service Center in Huntsville, Alabama. On Monday MD Helicopters (“MDH”) announced their decision to certify Axxeum to conduct E to F Conversions at their Part 145 Repair Station.... Read more

MD Helicopters adds Authorized Service Center in Kenya

MD Helicopters adds Authorized Service Center in Kenya

27-Feb-2024Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) (HAI HELI-EXPO 2024, booth #4022) is proud to announce the addition of Helint of Kenya, Africa, to its network of Authorized Service Centers (ASC). Helint becomes the first ASC in the East African region, solidifying MDH’s commitment to providing exceptional service to its customers across the globe. Helint boasts a proven track record... Read more

MD Helicopters Showcases Fleet Upgrades at Heli-Expo 2024

MD Helicopters Showcases Fleet Upgrades at Heli-Expo 2024

22-Feb-2024Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters’ (MDH) dedication to customer input and its new Fielded Fleet Upgrade program will be front and center in booth #4022 at HAI HELI-EXPO 2024, February 27–29, 2024. MDH’s focus during the show is to highlight progress toward customer promises, share advancements in direct response to customer feedback that includes its new Fielded Fleet Upgrades program, and... Read more

MD Helicopters Showcases TH/AH530 at Singapore Airshow

MD Helicopters Showcases TH/AH530 at Singapore Airshow

19-Feb-2024Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters LLC (MDH) (Singapore Airshow Booth #C-S66) is returning to the biannual Singapore Airshow in Singapore from Feb. 20 to 25. The company’s booth will be located in the USA Partnership Pavilion. “We are committed to listening to our customers globally and taking what we learn to continuously improve our products and services,” says MD Helicopters... Read more

MD Helicopters makes two additions to service provider network

MD Helicopters makes two additions to service provider network

15-Feb-2024Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) is pleased to announce two new additions to its growing global network of MDH service providers. Clemens Aviation of Wichita, Kansas, is now an MD Helicopters Authorized Service Center (ASC). Additionally, Seaside Helicopters of Mesa, Arizona, became an MD Helicopters Authorized Spare Parts Retailer. With a wealth of MDH service experience and... Read more

MD Helicopters Reports Record Orders For 2023

MD Helicopters Reports Record Orders For 2023

10-Jan-2024Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) proudly announces record orders for the fiscal year 2023. The company experienced an increase in demand, resulting in the highest number of annual orders since 2008. MD Helicopters credits this accomplishment to its renewed commitment to customer satisfaction, enhancing aftermarket services, and striving for excellence in both the military and commercial... Read more

MD Helicopters exhibits at European Rotors for the first time

MD Helicopters exhibits at European Rotors for the first time

23-Nov-2023Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters (European Rotors Booth #526) is making its European Rotors debut in Madrid, Spain, November 28 to 30. The company will host Slovak Training Academy’s MD 530F in its booth, which features MDH’s popular full-glass cockpit avionics package. Slovak Training Academy offers mission and tactical pilot training, along with practical hands-on maintenance training for both MD... Read more

Undetected defect on helicopter led to engine failure and collision with terrain

Undetected defect on helicopter led to engine failure and collision with terrain

20-Nov-2023Source: TSB

Today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) released its investigation report (A22P0023) into the fatal April 2022 helicopter accident involving a Hughes Helicopters, Inc. 369D near Port McNeill Aerodrome, British Columbia (BC). On 06 April 2022, the occurrence helicopter was conducting slinging operations near Port McNeill Aerodrome, BC, with only the pilot on board.... Read more

MD Helicopters receives Arizona Medium Manufacturer of the Year Award

MD Helicopters receives Arizona Medium Manufacturer of the Year Award

18-Oct-2023Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters (MDH) received the Arizona Manufacturers Council’s (AMC) Medium Manufacturer of the Year Award during a luncheon at Grand Canyon University Arena. “The AMC council is thrilled to recognize MD Helicopters, a long-time fixture in Arizona’s manufacturing industry and a leader in one of the nation’s fastest growing manufacturing sectors,” AMC Executive Director Grace... Read more

New COO as MD marks one year under new ownership

New COO as MD marks one year under new ownership

11-Oct-2023Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters (MDH) is celebrating one year since emerging from bankruptcy, highlighting its growth and future plans. “When we left bankruptcy, we were really leaving the past two or three years of uncertainty due to the bankruptcy and ownership changes,” MD Helicopters President and CEO Brad Pedersen said. “The customers suffered the worst of that with... Read more

MD Helicopters Closes Contract with Nigerian Federal Government

MD Helicopters Closes Contract with Nigerian Federal Government

29-Sep-2023Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters (MDH) closed a contract with the Nigerian federal government for 12 MD 530F Cayuse Warrior Plus Scout/Attack helicopters during a signing ceremony in Nigeria. The aircraft will be operated by the Nigerian Army Aviation to effectively tackle the security challenges in the country. The acquisition of the new attack helicopters is part of... Read more

MD Helicopters Collaborates with Able Aerospace

MD Helicopters Collaborates with Able Aerospace

27-Sep-2023Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters (MDH) is pleased to announce its collaboration with Able Aerospace Services to provide expanded repairs on major components used in the repair & overhaul of MDH gearboxes and hub assemblies. This cooperation is one of many actions MDH is taking to improve aftermarket support. This will allow MD Helicopters to reduce its overhaul... Read more

MD Helicopters Forms ASC Council To Support Global Fleet

MD Helicopters Forms ASC Council To Support Global Fleet

7-Sep-2023Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters (MDH) has formed an Authorized Service Center Council representing its 40-member network in an effort to strengthen customer support for the MD Helicopters global fleet. “MD Helicopters is deeply committed to strengthening our support for our customers and their aircraft,” says Ryan Weeks, MD Helicopters Vice President of Aftermarket Sales and Support. “A... Read more

MD Helicopters Signs Contract for 6 Cayuse Warrior Plus and 6 MD530F Upgrades

MD Helicopters Signs Contract for 6 Cayuse Warrior Plus and 6 MD530F Upgrades

10-Aug-2023Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters (MDH) is excited to announce a contract signing with a Middle East customer to provide six Cayuse Warrior Plus Attack/Scout aircraft with precision weapons capability and six MD 530F glass cockpit upgrades. The twelve aircraft will support counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations by providing area security, tactical reconnaissance, convoy escort, and drug... Read more

ASU Founder and CEO awarded Safety Award at APSCON 2023

ASU Founder and CEO awarded Safety Award at APSCON 2023

27-Jul-2023Source: ASU

The Airborne Public Safety Association (APSA) recognized Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) founder and CEO Mike Atwood at its annual APSCON convention in Orlando this month with the Public Safety Award sponsored by MD Helicopters. The award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated a longstanding and continuing dedication to airborne law enforcement safety. “It was nice... Read more

MD Helicopters show upgrades for for MD520N and MD530F

MD Helicopters show upgrades for for MD520N and MD530F

21-Jul-2023Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters (MDH) – APSCON Booth #901 – has kicked off an STC project that will certify the use of a Rolls Royce 250-C30 engine in the MD 520N, which features MDH’s patented NOTAR tailboom. STC certification is expected before the end of 2023 and MDH will license a select number of MDH Authorized Service Centers around... Read more

Mt Hutt Aviation and 369 Ltd become MDH Authorized Service Center

Mt Hutt Aviation and 369 Ltd become MDH Authorized Service Center

13-Jul-2023Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH), is pleased to announce that Mt Hutt Aviation (MHA) and 369 Ltd have teamed together to join MDH’s network of Authorized Service Centers (ASC). Together these organizations will increase the level of service and support to MDH aircraft in New Zealand and the surrounding Australasia region. Currently their combined maintenance services... Read more

MD Helicopters production underway for Nigerian Governments 

MD Helicopters production underway for Nigerian Governments 

21-Jun-2023Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters (MDH) has announced the production of the first three of 12 Cayuse Warrior Plus Scout/Attack helicopters selected by the Nigerian government earlier this year is underway at their facility in Arizona. The aircraft were chosen to support counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations in Nigeria and are scheduled to be delivered over the... Read more

MD Helicopters Exhibits at LIMA 2023

MD Helicopters Exhibits at LIMA 2023

23-May-2023Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters (MDH) is exhibiting at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) Exhibition in Malaysia, May 23-27 in the USA Pavilion (booth B14A) where they will have on static display one of the Malaysian Army MD 530G Light Attack Scout helicopter. MDH will be exhibiting with their new civil and military sales representative for... Read more

JAG Aviation Group appointed MD distributor for Malaysia & Indonesia

JAG Aviation Group appointed MD distributor for Malaysia & Indonesia

16-May-2023Source: JAG

JAG Aviation Group are delighted to announce their appointment as MD Helicopters exclusive helicopter sales representative for Malaysia and Indonesia this appointment complements JAG Helicopters long established Robinson Helicopter distributorship. On the 23rd -27th May 2023 we will be exhibiting one of six (6) recently acquired MD530G new scout attack helicopters for the Malaysian Army... Read more

LMS & MD Helicopters Commit to 5-year Production Agreement

LMS & MD Helicopters Commit to 5-year Production Agreement

1-May-2023Source: Liquid Measurement Systems

Liquid Measurement Systems, Inc. announced that they reached a long-term supplier agreement with MD Helicopters, Inc., of Mesa, Arizona. Under this agreement, LMS will be supplying the fuel quantity measurement system for the 500 series helicopters, consisting of lightweight and durable carbon composite fuel probes as well as signal conditioners that calculate fuel quantity and... Read more

MD Helicopters Showcases Highly Anticipated Armed Cayuse Warrior Plus

MD Helicopters Showcases Highly Anticipated Armed Cayuse Warrior Plus

28-Apr-2023Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) (Booth #2911) is displaying the first example of its highly anticipated armed Cayuse Warrior Plus at the 2023 Army Aviation Mission Solutions Summit (AAAA) in Nashville. This aircraft was recently selected by the Nigerian Government to fulfill a 12-aircraft requirement for the Nigerian Army. “Our team is proud to showcase our best-in-class light... Read more

MD announces Supplier Agreements to bolstering parts availabliity

MD announces Supplier Agreements to bolstering parts availabliity

27-Apr-2023Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters (MDH) (AAAA Booth #2911) has increased parts availability for new and currently operating MDH aircraft through multiple long-term supplier agreements worth a total of $17.4 million. Suppliers with these agreements include L3Harris, Rohde & Schwarz, Kinetic Defense Manufacturing, Yankee Casting, Liquid Measurement Systems, and FN Herstal, with more in process with Moog, Dillon Precision, and... Read more

MD take MD Cayuse Warrior Plus to Quad-A

MD take MD Cayuse Warrior Plus to Quad-A

26-Apr-2023Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters (MDH) (Booth #2911) is bringing its new look and renewed commitment to the 2023 Army Aviation Mission Solutions Summit (AAAA) in Nashville this week. The helicopter manufacturer will display its highly effective armed MD Cayuse Warrior Plus helicopter and hold a leadership introduction event where attendees and media can meet MD’s new leadership and learn... Read more

MD Helicopters ramp up production line capabilities

MD Helicopters ramp up production line capabilities

7-Mar-2023Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH), (HELI-EXPO  Booth #C2729), is pleased to announce that they are ramping up production line capabilities and increasing staffing to accommodate additional sales orders. This includes 12 Cayuse Warrior Plus scout/attack helicopters awarded by the Nigerian Army to assist in counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations in Nigeria. To support production, MDH restructured... Read more

MD Helicopters upcoming changes to its ASC and Parts Retailer PR agreements

MD Helicopters upcoming changes to its ASC and Parts Retailer PR agreements

7-Mar-2023Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) (HELI-EXPO Booth #C2729) announced upcoming changes to its Authorized Service Center (ASC) and Parts Retailer (PR) agreements at the company’s annual service center and sales representative meeting yesterday, March 6. The purpose of the changes is to help ASCs and PRs attract and retain more local MD operators and provide better... Read more

MD Helicopters and Aerometals reach settlement

MD Helicopters and Aerometals reach settlement

6-Mar-2023Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) and Aerometals have jointly announced that they have come to an agreement regarding a copyright infringement complaint filed in 2016.  The settlement encourages each organization to work towards a business solution that promises a mutually beneficial relationship. Both parties are eager to move towards a relationship that will allow Aerometals to... Read more

MD Helicopters unveils new branding

MD Helicopters unveils new branding

28-Feb-2023

MD Helicopters (HELI-EXPO Booth #C2729) is bringing a brand-new look to HAI HELI-EXPO 2023. The company will launch new branding and a new booth to showcase the new company leadership and its renewed commitment to the industry. Two helicopters will be on display: Trinity Aviation’s VIP MD 530F that showcases comfort doors and windows, a... Read more

MD Helicopters Delivers MD530F to Huntington Beach PD

MD Helicopters Delivers MD530F to Huntington Beach PD

9-Feb-2023Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters (MDH) is pleased to announce the delivery of its first of three MD 530F helicopters to the Huntington Beach Police Department (HBPD). The helicopter was delivered in a special ceremony at the MD Helicopters factory on Tuesday before flying to its new home in Huntington Beach, California. “The Huntington Beach Police Department is... Read more

HeliService Powerline Solution purchases MD530F

HeliService Powerline Solution purchases MD530F

3-Jan-2023Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) is pleased to announce that HeliService, LLC of Apopka, Florida has signed a purchase agreement for an MD 530F helicopter. HeliService Powerline Solutions currently operates six MDH aircraft (MD 500D, MD 500E, MD 530F) that support construction, maintenance, inspection, and emergency response services in different sectors, including utility, energy, and construction.... Read more

GAMA welcomes new rotary wing Members

GAMA welcomes new rotary wing Members

16-Dec-2022Source: GAMA

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced the additions of MD Helicopters as a Member; Archer, Overair and Volocopter as Associate Members, and Odys Aviation as an Associate Member EPIC. MD Helicopters is headquartered in Mesa, Arizona, and was founded in 1947. They manufacture high-performance rotorcraft solutions that support operators flying military, commercial, law enforcement, utility... Read more

MD Helicopters confirms HeliHub story on Atlanta Police fleet upgrade

MD Helicopters confirms HeliHub story on Atlanta Police fleet upgrade

13-Dec-2022Source: MD Helicopters

The following is a press release from MD Helicopters where they confirm the story we ran two weeks previously.   MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) is pleased to announce the Atlanta Police Department has signed a USD$10 million purchase agreement for two MD 530F helicopters. Additionally, the department signed an agreement to convert one of its... Read more

Atlanta Police commit $10.4M to fleet update

Atlanta Police commit $10.4M to fleet update

28-Nov-2022Source: HeliHub.com

The City of Atlanta has signed off the paperwork at a City Council meeting earlier this month with a commitment of $10,445,227 to the future fleet of its Police Department This figure includes two new MD530FF helicopters from MD Helicopters, and the upgrade of the City’s current MD500E (pictured) to 530FF standard. Standardising the fleet... Read more

MD Helicopters to showcase at Indo Defence Expo & Forum 2022

MD Helicopters to showcase at Indo Defence Expo & Forum 2022

2-Nov-2022Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters (MDH), INDODEFENCE Booth #B231F, will proudly be attending and showcasing its MD 500E and MD 530F military helicopter lines at Indonesia’s INDODEFENCE, taking place Nov. 2-5 in Jakarta. The MD 500 series of military aircraft are light scout attack helicopters proven on battlefields around the world. These single-engine defence aircraft lead the industry... Read more

Mechanical Specialities awarded FAA STC for HEC Dual Cargo System for MD600N

Mechanical Specialities awarded FAA STC for HEC Dual Cargo System for MD600N

13-Oct-2022Source: Mechanical Specialities

  Mechanical Specialties, LLC has received revised FAA STC SR02713SE for the HEC Dual Cargo System for the MD Helicopters model 600N. “HELIUS LLC, has been a loyal cargo hook customer for years. We really appreciate all the help and patience during the certification process of the MD 600 HEC system. It is a far... Read more

MD Helicopters Announces New Ownership and Leadership

MD Helicopters Announces New Ownership and Leadership

12-Sep-2022Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) is pleased to announce new ownership and leadership. An investment consortium led by MBIA Insurance Corp., Bardin Hill, and MB Global Partners has acquired the company and established new leadership. Brad Pedersen will lead the team as MD Helicopters’ President and CEO. Brad brings over 35 years of aerospace experience delivering accelerated... Read more

MD Helicopters Announces New Ownership and Leadership

MD Helicopters Announces New Ownership and Leadership

9-Sep-2022Source: MD Helicopters

  MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) is pleased to announce new ownership and leadership. An investment consortium led by MBIA Insurance Corp., Bardin Hill, and MB Global Partners has acquired the company and established new leadership. Brad Pedersen will lead the team as MD Helicopters’ President and CEO. Brad brings over 35 years of aerospace experience delivering accelerated... Read more

FAA approves MD500E Slimline Glass Cockpit

FAA approves MD500E Slimline Glass Cockpit

14-Jul-2022Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced today that the company has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification to install a new “slimline” advanced glass cockpit that modernizes the MD500E platform for increased visibility and field of view. The slimline cockpit is now standard in all new MD500E aircraft and includes four inches of additional visibility on... Read more

15-Jun-22 D-HOBY Hughes 500D Ellenz-Poltersdorf, Germany

15-Jun-22 D-HOBY Hughes 500D Ellenz-Poltersdorf, Germany

15-Jun-2022

During agricultural spraying operations, had accident and ended up on its starboard side In der Nähe von #Ellenz-Poltersdorf (Kreis #Cochem-Zell) ist soeben ein Spritzhubschrauber abgestürzt. Mehr auf https://t.co/EUCs1blXGp Video: Jens Weber pic.twitter.com/G1oNl2Ch4p — Rhein-Zeitung (@RheinZeitung) June 15, 2022... Read more

MD Helicopters Delivers MD530F Conversion to High Line Helicopters

MD Helicopters Delivers MD530F Conversion to High Line Helicopters

25-May-2022Source: MD Helicopters

  MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announces it delivered an FAA-certified MD 530F model aircraft to High Line Helicopters (HLH) this month. This is part of MDHI’s successful FAA-approved E-to-F conversion program. “The E-to-F conversion program provides an affordable option for MD 500E operators to boost power, capabilities, and maximum gross weight,” says Jason Lindauer, Vice President... Read more

MD Helicopters Hosts Lt. Col. Ace Cozzalio Hall of Fame Induction

MD Helicopters Hosts Lt. Col. Ace Cozzalio Hall of Fame Induction

29-Apr-2022Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) proudly hosted a ceremony to celebrate the induction of Lt. Col. Alan “Ace” Cozzalio to the Army Aviation Hall of Fame at the MDHI facility in Mesa, Arizona on April 15, 2022. The event also included a display of aircraft, comprising of a Vietnam War-era OH-6 from the Army Aviation Heritage... Read more

MD Helicopters to change owner through a pre-planned Chapter 11 process

MD Helicopters to change owner through a pre-planned Chapter 11 process

31-Mar-2022Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters, Inc. (“MD” or “the Company”) announced that it has entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with a creditor consortium led by Bardin Hill and MBIA Insurance Corporation (the “Creditor Consortium”). The Creditor Consortium will acquire nearly all of the Company’s assets and provide new capital to strengthen MD’s financial position and support the... Read more

17-Mar-22 N500MZ Hughes 500D Adair, US-Iowa

17-Mar-22 N500MZ Hughes 500D Adair, US-Iowa

17-Mar-2022

Experienced engine problems during low level powerline operations.  Landed hard, starboard skid collapsed and helicopter rolled onto its starboard side... Read more

MD Helicopters Enters Long-Term Maintenance Agreement with Houston PD

MD Helicopters Enters Long-Term Maintenance Agreement with Houston PD

10-Mar-2022Source: MD Helicopters

 MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) has entered an exclusive five-year maintenance agreement with Houston Police Department to perform drive train component maintenance for the department’s eight MD 500E helicopters. “MD Helicopters has a long and sustained history of delivering the proven capabilities and technically advanced helicopters modern law enforcement requires to protect its citizens while ensuring safety for its officers,”... Read more

MD Helicopters Continues to Invest and Strengthen Their Aftermarket Support

MD Helicopters Continues to Invest and Strengthen Their Aftermarket Support

10-Mar-2022Source: MD Helicopters

 MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI)  is pleased to share that it has considerably strengthened aftermarket support for MDHI customers, boosting sales, partnerships, and customer satisfaction. “MDHI formed a cross-functional team to directly address challenges to our aftermarket support and customer service experience, and that work is truly paying off,” says Nick Nenadovic, Vice President of Aftermarket and Customer Support at... Read more

MD Helicopters Announces Show Offer For MD 500E-to-MD 530F Conversion

MD Helicopters Announces Show Offer For MD 500E-to-MD 530F Conversion

9-Mar-2022Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI), booth #9554 at HAI HELI-EXPO 2022, is presenting a HELI-EXPO show offer on MDHI’s long standing E-to-F conversion program. Customers can lock in pricing and receive part and service credit with this offer. Following a strict FAA-approved process, the E-to-F conversion upgrades an MD 500E helicopter to an FAA-certified MD530F model.... Read more

MD Helicopters Announces Transition Training Scholarships For Embry-Riddle Students

MD Helicopters Announces Transition Training Scholarships For Embry-Riddle Students

9-Mar-2022Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) is excited to present Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU)-Prescott Campus students Darren Mudge and Oliver Myers with MD 500 Transition Training Scholarships. Each student received a training opportunity valued at approximately $12,000. Both recipients will be present at MDHI’s booth #9554 on Thursday, March 10 to meet the MDHI team and speak... Read more

Donaldson Celebrates 20th Anniversary of its Revolutionary IBF at Heli-Expo 2022

Donaldson Celebrates 20th Anniversary of its Revolutionary IBF at Heli-Expo 2022

9-Mar-2022Source: Donaldson

Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of the Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI) is celebrating 20 years of its successful and industry-changing inlet barrier filter (IBF) at HAI HELI-EXPO 2022 (booth #7440) with a special event featuring the company’s first commercial customer – MD Helicopters. 20th Anniversary Event Details When: March 9 from 3 to... Read more

MD Helicopters Announces Service Excellence Award Winners

MD Helicopters Announces Service Excellence Award Winners

9-Mar-2022Source: MD Helicopters

 MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced the winners of its 2021 Service Excellence Awards yesterday during the manufacturer’s Authorized Service Center briefing. The five awards are given to MD Authorized Service Centers based on performance and level of customer support throughout the previous year. Winners received a plaque and a generous parts and service credit with MDHI. The 2021 Service... Read more

GPMS achieves Foresight MX STC on MD530

GPMS achieves Foresight MX STC on MD530

9-Mar-2022Source: GPMS

GPMS, a leader in the field of helicopter health monitoring systems, announced today that it has collaborated with MD Helicopters, Wysong Enterprises, and Tennessee Valley Authority to achieve the FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its Foresight MX predictive Health & Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) on the MD530 platform. “We received tremendous support and cooperation... Read more

MD Helicopters Showcases Growth at Heli-Expo 2022

MD Helicopters Showcases Growth at Heli-Expo 2022

7-Mar-2022Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) will return to HAI HELI-EXPO in booth #9554, sharing its successes in the two years since its leadership change. Featured in the MDHI booth is Wilson Construction’s MD500E to MD530F conversion helicopter. Aurora, Oregon-based Wilson Construction upgraded its MD 500E during overhaul to take advantage of increased hot-and-high performance capability. The conversion... Read more

20-Feb-22 N521HB MD Helicopters MD520N Newport Beach, US-California (1F)

20-Feb-22 N521HB MD Helicopters MD520N Newport Beach, US-California (1F)

20-Feb-2022

Law enforcement helicopter crashed into shallow water, severely injuring the pilot and killing the passenger – named in the Huntington Beach Police statement as Nicolas Vella. This tweet suggests it was spinning out of control prior to hitting the water Investigation continues into cause of fatal police helicopter crash in Newport Beach – KTLA Los... Read more

MD hands over six 530Gs to Malaysia

MD hands over six 530Gs to Malaysia

14-Jan-2022Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced the initial acceptance of six MD 530G Light Scout Attack helicopters for the Malaysia Ministry of Defense via their agent Halaman Optima/ Destini Prima. The aircraft are now in transit to Malaysia for final acceptance and expected to arrive in-country by the end of the first quarter of 2022. As part... Read more

05-Jan-22 L170x MD Helicopters MD530F Hadath al-Jebbeh, Lebanon

05-Jan-22 L170x MD Helicopters MD530F Hadath al-Jebbeh, Lebanon

5-Jan-2022

Emergency landing after the soldiers on board heard a strange sound and they decided to make an emergency landing – the helicopter ended up on its side in a tree.  According to a press report, all on board of the helicopter are in good health. The Lebanese Army received six 530Fs from the US in... Read more

21-Dec-21 N111AD Hughes 500D Strawberry, US-Arizona

21-Dec-21 N111AD Hughes 500D Strawberry, US-Arizona

21-Dec-2021

Main rotor struck powerline... Read more

02-Dec-21 N911PH MD Helicopters MD500E Chesterfield, US-Missouri

02-Dec-21 N911PH MD Helicopters MD500E Chesterfield, US-Missouri

2-Dec-2021

Main blades sliced tail boom on training flight while practicing autorotations St. Louis County Police helicopter damaged at Spirit of St. Louis https://t.co/g4nPl1NaYe — KMOV (@KMOV) December 2, 2021... Read more

Six MD-530F+ helicopters handed over to Lebanese military

Six MD-530F+ helicopters handed over to Lebanese military

19-Nov-2021Source: US Government

Ambassador Dorothy C. Shea delivered the following remarks at Hamat Airbase: “Sabah el-Kheir, Good morning, General Joseph Aoun, General Haikal, distinguished guests. What an honor it is to be with you this morning.  As you probably know, General Aoun and I recently traveled to the United States where we were hosted for a series of... Read more

13-Nov-21 N902CH MD Helicopters MD902 Springfield, US-Missouri

13-Nov-21 N902CH MD Helicopters MD902 Springfield, US-Missouri

13-Nov-2021

While en route from a scene request to a Springfield hospital, the aircraft was illuminated repeatedly by a blue laser.  The individual tracked the aircraft with the laser for approximately 3-5 minutes.  The laser was behind us and would illuminate and wash out the cabin with light.  The incident was reported to ATC while it... Read more

MD Helicopters Award Scholarship to Embry-Riddle Student

MD Helicopters Award Scholarship to Embry-Riddle Student

11-Nov-2021Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) is excited to announce that Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Campus student Brandon Hutchins was selected as the 2021 recipient of the MD 500 Transition Training Scholarship valued at approximately $12,000. The MD 500E Transition Training Scholarship was developed to support the next generation of rotorcraft pilots. Over the scholarship’s 10-year history, MD... Read more

MDHI Delivers New MD 530F to California Department of Fish and Wildlife

MDHI Delivers New MD 530F to California Department of Fish and Wildlife

10-Nov-2021Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announces the delivery of a new MD 530F to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The agency’s first aircraft, the helicopter’s primary mission is to seek out and eliminate cannabis cultivation on public land and assist in the cleaning up the destruction caused by the illegal activity. The aircraft will also... Read more

MD Helicopters Exhibits At Global Defence Helicopter Show

MD Helicopters Exhibits At Global Defence Helicopter Show

3-Nov-2021Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) will be joining an impressive collection of industry leaders at the 2021 Global Defence Helicopter show, November 2-4, 2021, at the Warsaw Hilton Convention Centre, Poland. Global Defence Helicopter is one of Europe’s largest dedicated military helicopter events and focuses on bringing together NATO, active-duty military, government personnel, and industry representatives.... Read more

MDHI Renews Agreement with Trinity Aviation

MDHI Renews Agreement with Trinity Aviation

27-Sep-2021Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) is happy to announce the renewal of Trinity Aviation’s agreement as an authorized sales representative. The relationship with Trinity Aviation has been both beneficial and longstanding, starting back in 2015. Trinity Aviation, near Austin, Texas, has been a key partner in the used MD aircraft market and this new agreement provides... Read more

17-Sep-21 N420AT Hughes 500C Ash, US-North Carolina

17-Sep-21 N420AT Hughes 500C Ash, US-North Carolina

17-Sep-2021

Field landing following engine issues... Read more

Thoroughbred Aviation Opens New Helicopter Maintenance Facility

Thoroughbred Aviation Opens New Helicopter Maintenance Facility

15-Sep-2021Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) is pleased to congratulate Thoroughbred Aviation Maintenance on its expansion at Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Kentucky. The largest aircraft maintenance provider in Kentucky, Thoroughbred Aviation cut the ribbon on a new 20,000 square-foot facility, dedicated to expanding helicopter and fixed-wing maintenance. Attending the event were Rocky Adkins, Senior Advisor to... Read more

06-Sep-21 N125KW MD Helicopters 500E Healy Lake, US-Alaska

06-Sep-21 N125KW MD Helicopters 500E Healy Lake, US-Alaska

6-Sep-2021

Crashed after skid caught on helipad during take-off... Read more

MDHI Host Celebrations at APSCON

MDHI Host Celebrations at APSCON

29-Jul-2021Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI), APSCON Booth #637, will host several events to celebrate APSCON and law enforcement professionals during the Airborne Public Safety Association’s (APSA) annual convention and expo (APSCON) July 26-31 in New Orleans. APSCON Celebration – July 29 In celebration of the industry gathering again, MDHI invites all APSCON attendees to a social gathering at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 29,... Read more

Huntington Beach Police to replace MD520N fleet with MD530Fs

Huntington Beach Police to replace MD520N fleet with MD530Fs

28-Jul-2021Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) is pleased to announce Huntington Beach Police Department (HBPD) signed a purchase agreement for three MD 530F helicopters in a law enforcement configuration. The purchase agreement was signed during a special ceremony attended by Alan Carr, sole director of MDHI’s board of directors. The department has owned and operated MD helicopters... Read more

MDHI Featuring Oxford Police MD 530F at APSCON

MDHI Featuring Oxford Police MD 530F at APSCON

27-Jul-2021Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI), APSCON Booth #637, will proudly display Oxford Police’s fully loaded law enforcement MD 530F during the Airborne Public Safety Association’s (APSA) annual convention and expo (APSCON) July 26-31 in New Orleans. Additionally, MDHI will offer demonstration flights in its enhanced glass cockpit MD530F demo aircraft. Based in Oxford, Alabama, the Oxford... Read more

MDHI Hosts Vietnam War Veteran Hugh Mills, Jr.

MDHI Hosts Vietnam War Veteran Hugh Mills, Jr.

26-Jul-2021Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) proudly hosted decorated Vietnam War veteran and OH-6A LOACH (light observation helicopter) pilot LTC (Ret) Hugh L. Mills, Jr., during a special event at the MDHI facility in Mesa, Arizona. Mills was honored with a demonstration flight, facility and aircraft tour, and hosted questions from the company’s employees. The event also... Read more

MDHI Contracts with new Composite Manufacturers

MDHI Contracts with new Composite Manufacturers

21-Jul-2021Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) signed new contracts with Unitech Composites and ACT Aerospace to improve production and spare parts availability for the MD 902, MD 520N, and MD 600N aircraft. “MD is on a mission to deliver on our promises to customers, including significantly boosting our spares availability,” says Nick Nenadovic, MDHI Vice President of... Read more

MD Helicopters launches three week MD530F US demo tour next week

MD Helicopters launches three week MD530F US demo tour next week

14-Jul-2021

MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announces its enhanced glass cockpit MD530F aircraft is expanding its demonstration flight tour this month. The aircraft will travel across Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri, and Oklahoma from July 20 to August 11, providing operators and agencies the opportunity to experience its superior power and performance firsthand with a comprehensive... Read more

MD Helicopters Secures $43.9 Million in Army Contracts

MD Helicopters Secures $43.9 Million in Army Contracts

16-Jun-2021Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announces two independent contract awards worth $43.9 million from Army Contracting Command-Redstone supporting the Afghan Air Force’s MD 530F Cayuse Warrior light attack helicopters. The first contract, a six-month extension worth $14.5 million, continues MDHI’s longstanding efforts to provide program management, and contractor logistics support (CLS) services, material, and remote operations... Read more

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