1-Jul-2015Source: KPHO/KTVK
The new MD530F replaces an MD500E which was lost after an accident last year. See full story. The new aircraft is registered N507MP but as of today, the FAA shows this as reserved and not allocated. The aircraft serial is 0226FF, currently registered N60426 Last years accident – see 08-Jun-14 N504MP MD Helicopters MD500E Gilbert,... Read more
5-Mar-2015Source: MD Helicopter
MD Helicopters Inc. (MDHI) announced today a new contract to manufacture and deliver a new helicopter for the Mesa Police Department Aviation Unit. Acquisition of the new MD 530F was approved by the Mesa City Council as an addition to the Department’s existing helicopter fleet of two MD 500E turbine helicopters. The 530F is perfectly... Read more
8-Jun-2014
Reported engine failure during night patrol – in ensuing hard landing the tail boom was broken. 2 POB not injured. Accident was around 1am... Read more
11-Oct-2009Source: AZ Central
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.... Read more