Las Vegas area operators and agencies are invited to view and schedule a demo flight with the MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) enhanced glass cockpit MD530F aircraft next week to experience its superior power and performance. This state-of-the art helicopter will be in the Las Vegas area from March 15 through March 19 and available for on-site demos and customer training during the week. It will visit North Las Vegas Airport (VGT), McCarran International Airport (LAS), and Henderson Executive Airport (HND).

Parties interested in an on-site demo can contact MDHI Director of Commercial Sales, Jason Lindauer through our contact form.

The MD 530F is the latest model in the versatile and proven MD 500 line, delivering increased operational capabilities, greater mission versatility, and superior performance. The aircraft’s updated design allows for increased configuration flexibility to fit any mission. The MD 530F’s recent approval for increased max takeoff gross weight from 3,100 lb to 3,350 lb in August 2020, boosts performance and useful load while maintaining a safety margin to support mission options. The updated helicopter also incorporates an optional advanced NVISB interior designed to enhance safety during nighttime patrol, surveillance, and tactical operations. The technologically advanced certified glass cockpit features the Garmin G500 TXi, Electronic Flight Instruments (EFIS), Howell Instruments Electronic Engine Instruments and Crew Alert Systems (EICAS), and Garmin GTN 650 Touchscreen NAV/COM/GPS.