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• MD Helicopters Ramps up Production; Receives Award to Deliver 12 Cayuse Warrior Plus Helicopters To Nigerian Army

  

  Mesa, Ariz., March 07, 2023 - ATLANTA, Georgia, March 7, 2023 – 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…

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• MD Helicopters Announces Changes to Authorized Service Center and Parts Retailer Agreements

  

  Mesa, Ariz., March 07, 2023 - ATLANTA, Georgia, March 7, 2023 – 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…

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• MD Helicopters and Aerometals Reach Settlement Agreement

  

  Mesa, Ariz., March 03, 2023 - 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…

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• MD Helicopters Unveiling New Brand with Celebrations and Giveaways At HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 in Atlanta

  

  Mesa, Ariz., February 28, 2023 - MESA, Arizona, February 28, 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…

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• Huntington Beach Police Department Takes Delivery of First of 3 MD 530F Helicopters

  

  Mesa, Ariz., February 08, 2023 - February 8, 2023 – MD Helicopters (MDH) is pleased to announce thedelivery of its first of three MD 530F helicopters to the Huntington Beach PoliceDepartment (HBPD). The helicopter was delivered in a special ceremony at the MDHelicopters factory on Tuesday before flying to its new home in Huntington…

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• Heliservice Powerline Solutions Expands Fleet with Purchase of New MD 530F Helicopter

  

  Mesa, Ariz., December 28, 2022 - Mesa, Ariz., Dec. 27, 2022: 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,…

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• Atlanta Police Department Purchases Two MD 530F Helicopters, Converts an MD 500E

  

  Mesa, Ariz., December 12, 2022 - 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 MD 500E helicopters to an MD 530F through MDH’s FAA-approved E-to-F conversion…

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• MD Reveals Plan to Improve Its Aftermarket Performance

  

  Mesa, Ariz., December 05, 2022 - MD Reveals Plan to Improve Its Aftermarket Performance

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• MD Helicopters Showcasing Cutting Edge Defence Helicopters At Indodefence 2022

  

  Mesa, Ariz., November 01, 2022 - Jakarta, Indonesia; November 2, 2022 – MD Helicopters (MDH), INDODEFENCE Booth #B231F, will proudly beattending 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…

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• MD Helicopters Announces New Ownership and Leadership

  

  Mesa, Ariz., September 09, 2022 - At Right: Brad Pedersen - President and CEO Mesa, Arizona, September 9, 2022 – MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) is pleased to announce newownership 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…

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• MD Receives FAA Approval for MD 500E “Slimline” Glass Cockpit

  

  Mesa, Ariz., July 14, 2022 - 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…

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• MD Delivers MD 530F Conversion to HLH Aviation

  

  Mesa, Ariz., May 24, 2022 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announces it delivered an FAA-certified MD 530F model aircraft to HLH Aviation 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 MD500E operators to boost power, capabilities,…

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• MD Helicopters Hosts Army Aviation Hall of Fame Induction Event

  

  Mesa, Ariz., April 28, 2022 - At right: Family, friends, and those who served with Lt. Col. Ace Cozzalio gather to celebrate his induction into the Army Aviation Hall of Fame. 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…

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• MD Helicopters Enters Into Asset Purchase Agreement with Group Led by Bardin Hill and MBIA Insurance Corporation

  

  Mesa, Ariz., March 30, 2022 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (“MD” or “the Company”) today 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…

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• MD Helicopters Enters Long-term Maintenance Agreement With Houston PD

  

  Mesa, Ariz., March 10, 2022 - 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…

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• MD Helicopters Celebrates Strengthened Aftermarket Support

  

  Mesa, Ariz., March 09, 2022 - 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,…

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• Md Helicopters Announces Transition Training Scholarships For Embry-riddle Students At Heli-expo 2022

  

  Mesa, Ariz., March 08, 2022 - 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…

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

  

  Mesa, Ariz., March 08, 2022 - 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…

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• MD Helicopters Announces Service Excellence Awards

  

  Mesa, Ariz., March 08, 2022 - 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.…

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• MD Helicopters Returns To Heli-Expo Showcasing Growth

  

  Mesa, Ariz., March 03, 2022 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) will return to HAI HELI-EXPO in booth #9554, sharing its successes in the last two years. 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…

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• Malaysia MD 530G Initial Acceptance; Training Complete

  

  Mesa, Ariz., January 13, 2022 - Pictured: Major Suhairi (Malaysian Army Aviation) and Keith Lacy, Lead Military Pilot (MDHI). 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…

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• MD Helicopters Award Transition Training Scholarship to Embry-Riddle Student

  

  Mesa, Ariz., November 11, 2021 - Pictured Right:Brandon Hutchins (left), the scholarship recipient, alongside Eric Messina, flight instructor. 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…

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• California Department of Fish and Wildlife Takes Delivery of New MD 530F for Law Enforcement

  

  Mesa, Ariz., November 09, 2021 - From left to right Gavin Wolelfel and Will Grove both pilots for California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Mesa, Ariz., Nov. 9, 2021 – 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…

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• MD Helicopters Exhibits at Global Defence Helicopter

  

  Mesa, Ariz., November 02, 2021 - 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…

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• MD Helicopters Bolsters Longstanding Relationship with Trinity Aviation

  

  Mesa, Ariz., September 24, 2021 - 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…

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• Thoroughbred Aviation Opens New Helicopter Maintenance Facility

  

  Mesa, Ariz., September 14, 2021 - 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…

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• MD Helicopters Host Celebrations At APSCON 2021

  

  Mesa, Ariz., July 28, 2021 - 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 29In celebration of the industry…

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• Huntington Beach PD Purchases Three MD 530F Helicopters

  

  Mesa, Ariz., July 27, 2021 - 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…

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• MD Helicopters Featuring Oxford Police MD 530F at APSCON 2021

  

  Mesa, Ariz., July 26, 2021 - 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…

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• MD Helicopters Proudly Hosts Distinguished Veteran Pilot Hugh Mills JR

  

  Mesa, Ariz., July 22, 2021 - 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…

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• MDHI Contracts With New Composite Manufacturers For Production Components And Spares

  

  Mesa, Ariz., July 20, 2021 - 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,”…

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• MD Helicopters MD 530F Demonstrator Visits Midwest and South

  

  Mesa, Ariz., July 14, 2021 - Mesa, Ariz., Jul 14, 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…

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• MD Helicopters Secures $43.9 Million In Army Contracts

  

  Mesa, Ariz., June 14, 2021 - 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…

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• MD Helicopters Announces New Leadership

  

  Mesa, Ariz., April 29, 2021 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced the addition of new members to its leadership team, paving the way for further increased product expansion, growth, and delivery on customer expectations. “The last year has been an exciting and transformative time for MD Helicopters. We have made significant changes…

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• MD Helicopters Expands Flexible Financing Options for Customers

  

  Mesa, Ariz., April 13, 2021 - As part of the company’s renewed focus on strengthening customer support, MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) will be working with National Bank of Arizona to provide qualified customers with expanded aircraft finance and lease options, subject to credit approval. The financing options offered through the new…

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• Lebanese Air Force Completes First MD Helicopters Training Class

  

  Mesa, Ariz., March 16, 2021 - The Lebanese Air Force successfully completed their first training class at MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) Flight Training Academy. This was the first of three classes that included pilots, maintainers, and armament personnel, which took place in Mesa, Arizona, and an off-site location for gunnery training. Utilizing…

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• MD Helicopters MD 530F Demonstrator Visits Las Vegas

  

  Mesa, Ariz., March 09, 2021 - 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…

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• MD Helicopters Participates In Son Tay Raid 50th

  

  Mesa, Ariz., December 10, 2020 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) proudly participated in a special Son Tay Raid reenactment on the 50th anniversary of the fateful raid to free POWs in Vietnam that would inspire countless future successful operations. In partnership with the Silent Warrior Foundation, MDHI provided two MD 500 helicopters…

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• MD Helicopters Secures $34 Million Army Contract

  

  Mesa, Ariz., December 03, 2020 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announces an agreement with the U.S. Army worth about $34 million to provide logistics support for the Afghanistan Air Force MD 530F Cayuse Warrior light attack and reconnaissance helicopter fleet. The deal is a continuation of MDHI’s contractor logistics support (CLS) with…

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• MD Helicopters Announces Another Exclusive MD 500E to MD 530F Conversion

  

  Mesa, Ariz., November 30, 2020 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) has completed a contract to upgrade an MD 500E helicopter to an FAA-certified MD 530F model aircraft as part of MDHI’s long standing E-to-F conversion program.     “The E-to-F conversion program follows a strict, FAA-approved process,” says Nick Nenadovic, Vice President…

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• MD Helicopters MD 530F Demonstrator Visits Southern California

  

  Mesa, Ariz., November 24, 2020 - Take the new MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) enhanced glass cockpit MD530F demo aircraft for a test flight to experience its power and performance firsthand. This state-of-the-art helicopter is touring the West Coast from Nov. 30 through Dec. 4. It is available for drop-in demo flights at Rotorcraft Support…

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• MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) Announces Two Independent Contract Awards From Army Contracting Command-Redstone

  

  Mesa, Ariz., October 14, 2020 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced two independent contract awards from Army Contracting Command-Redstone to support allied operations of the MD 530F Cayuse Warrior helicopter. The first contract, worth $6.1 million, requires MDHI to retrofit 18 legacy MD 530F helicopters operated by the Afghanistan…

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• MD Helicopters Receives Certification For MD 530F MGTOW Increase To 3,350 Pounds

  

  Mesa, Ariz., August 31, 2020 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) has received FAA certification to increase its MD 530F single engine helicopter’s internal max gross take-off weight (MGTOW) from 3,100 to 3,350 lbs. This increase allows the MD 530F to support extended range, increased mission versatility, more time on target, and additional…

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• MDHI Factory Service Center Completes Comprehensive Overhaul of CoxHealth MD 902

  

  Mesa, Ariz., August 17, 2020 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) today completed a 5,000-hour airframe overhaul, multiple inspections, repairs, and modifications on a MD 902 Explorer for Missouri-based CoxHealth. In partnership with Air Methods Corporation, CoxHealth operates Cox Air Care with two MD 902 Explorers. Cox Air Care provides…

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• Wilson Construction Invests In Aircraft Modernization Through MDHI-Exclusive E-to-F Helicopter Conversion Program

  

  Mesa, Ariz., July 30, 2020 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announces delivery of newly certified MD 530F to Wilson Construction. Wilson Construction, headquartered in Aurora, Oregon, upgraded one of its four MD 500E helicopters to an FAA-certified MD 530F model aircraft. An operator of MDHI-brand helicopters since 2005, Wilson Construction…

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• MD Helicopter Launches Flight Support For Covid-19 Humanitarian Missions

  

  Mesa, Ariz., May 21, 2020 - MD Helicopter launches flight support for COVID-19 humanitarian missions Mesa, Ariz., May 14, 2020 – MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) begins flying humanitarian aid missions in a company-owned MD 520N supporting the fight against COVID-19. An MDHI pilot flew the first mission in one of the Company’s helicopters…

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• Embry-Riddle Student Receive Generous Scholarship from MD Helicopters

  

  Mesa, Ariz., January 29, 2020 - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Campus student Elijah Kemp has been awarded the 2020 MD 500 Transition Training Scholarship by MD Helicopters, Inc. This unique training opportunity has value of approximately $12,000. The MD 500 is an advanced, turbine-powered helicopter that most students…

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• Universal Avionics InSight™ Display System Selected for MD Helicopters’ MD 900/902 Explorer

  

  Mesa, Ariz., January 28, 2020 - Universal Avionics (UA) and MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announce a strategic partnership to integrate UA’s advanced InSight Display System as the full-digital flight deck solution for MD Helicopters’ MD 900/902 Explorer. MDHI will integrate the InSight Display System into the production and retrofit…

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• MD Helicopters Capitalizes on Joint Operational Capability to Improve Production Processes for Single and Twin Engine Aircraft

  

  Mesa, Ariz., January 28, 2020 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) has expanded and enhanced helicopter production capabilities at its Mesa, Arizona, world headquarters. Certified as a joint military and commercial manufacturing and completion center, with both Government (“GFRC”) and FAA oversight, MDHI has improved the production processes…

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• MD Helicopters Offers Glass Cockpit Solutions for MD 500E and MD 520N Aircraft

  

  Mesa, Ariz., January 28, 2020 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announces the integration of digital, all-glass cockpit solutions for its MD 500E and MD 520N single-engine helicopters. Based on the FAA-certified flight deck for the MD 530F, the cockpit design for these 500-series aircraft will feature high resolution LCD displays housed…

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• MD Helicopters Completes All Required Company Tests for MD 530F MGTOW Increase to 3,350 Pounds

  

  Mesa, Ariz., January 28, 2020 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) proudly announces the completion of all company test and reporting requirements related to the max gross take-off weight (MGTOW) increase from 3,100 to 3,350 pounds for its MD 530F single engine helicopter. A preferred platform of law enforcement and utility operators worldwide,…

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• MD Helicopters to Feature Fresno County Sheriff's Office MD 530F and Advanced MD 530G Block II Light Scout Attack Helicopter HAI Heli-Expo 2020

  

  Mesa, Ariz., January 27, 2020 - At the 2020 HAI Heli-Expo in Anaheim California, MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) will proudly display two aircraft representing the two largest segments of the company’s global customer base, law enforcement and military. The MD Helicopters booth, #6815, will feature an MD 530F operated by Fresno County…

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• MD Helicopters Announces Advanced Weapons and Mission Management System Enhancements for its MD 530G Block II Scout Attack Helicopter

  

  Mesa, Ariz., December 05, 2019 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announces a strategic teaming agreement with Elbit Systems Ltd (ESL) to deliver next-generation weapons and mission management capabilities to its MD 530G Block II (BII) Scout Attack Helicopter. The proven, pilot-centric Integrated Weapons System (IWS) is comprised of a Helmet…

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• Afghan Air Force to Expand Fleet of MD 530F Cayuse Warrior Helicopters

  

  Mesa, Ariz., November 25, 2019 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) is proud to announce receipt of the fourth Delivery Order issued against its 5-year, $1.4 billion light scout attack helicopter IDIQ contract. The Firm Fixed-Price award is for up to 12 armed MD 530F Cayuse Warrior helicopters for the Afghan Air Force (AAF), currently the…

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• MDHI Completes Delivery of First 30 Enhanced MD 530F Cayuse Warrior Helicopters Ordered Against the Company's $1.4B IDIQ

  

  Mesa, Ariz., November 22, 2019 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced today the delivery of the final five (5) new MD 530F Cayuse Warrior helicopters ordered for the Afghan Air Force via the company’s $1.4 billion, 5-year IDIQ contract. Part of a 30-aircraft order issued in September 2017, the final five aircraft shipped out of Mesa-Gateway…

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• MDHI Awarded CLS & Training Contract to Support Kenyan MD 530F Cayuse Warrior Fleet

  

  Mesa, Ariz., September 13, 2019 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) is proud to announce it has been awarded a Firm Fixed-Price contract for the provision of Contractor Logistics Support (CLS), Contractor Field Service Representatives (CFSR), and both CONUS and OCONUS training. The contract – issued through Army Contracting Command-Redstone…

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• MD Helicopters Awarded $50.4 Million Contract for Continued Support of the Afghan Air Force Fleet of MD 530F Cayuse Warriors

  

  Mesa, Ariz., August 27, 2019 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced today that the company has been awarded a $50.4 million Firm Fixed Price contract modification for logistics support of the MD 530F Cayuse Warrior helicopter fleet currently in service with the Afghan Air Force (AAF). MD Helicopters has provided comprehensive contractor…

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• MDHI Features MD 530F at APSCON 2019

  

  Mesa, Ariz., July 12, 2019 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announces its participation in the 2019 Airborne Public Safety Aviation Convention (APSCON), July 17-19, 2019 at the CHI Health Center, Omaha, NE. The MDHI display will feature a company-owned MD 530F configured with the type-certified Block 1 all-glass cockpit, newly designed…

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• International Defense & Aerospace Group Welcomes New MD 530F

  

  Mesa, Ariz., July 05, 2019 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) is proud to announce the sale and delivery of a new MD 530F to International Defense & Aerospace Group, LLC (IDAG), a Pennsylvania-based authorized sales agent. The company’s first state-of-the-art MD 530F aircraft with a production all-glass cockpit, the custom-configured…

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• MD Helicopters Enhances MD 969 Twin Attack Helicopter with 7-Shot Common Launch Tube (CLT) System

  

  Mesa, Ariz., April 14, 2019 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) will feature an enhanced combat aircraft – its MD 969 Twin Attack Helicopter – at the 2019 Army Aviation Mission Solutions Summit (formerly AAAA), April 14 – 16, 2019, at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel & Casino in Nashville, TN. First introduced just last month at the annual HAI…

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• MD Helicopters is Approved as GFRC Facility for Production of All Military-Use Aircraft

  

  Mesa, Ariz., April 08, 2019 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announces that all military aircraft manufactured as part of the Company’s $1.4 Billion IDIQ Contract are now produced under the U.S. Army-mandated Ground and Flight Risk Clause (GFRC). Implemented pursuant to a February 5, 2019, Contract Modification, the DFAR 25.228-370…

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• MD Helicopters to Feature Tennessee Valley Authority MD 530F and a Combat-Configured MD 969 AT HAI Heli-Expo 2019

  

  Mesa, Ariz., March 05, 2019 - MD Helicopters’ booth, C1228, at the 2019 HAI Heli-Expo in Atlanta, Georgia, reflects the company’s commitment to manufacturing and delivering the most effective and efficient single-engine and light twin-engine helicopters available. At the 2019 HAI Heli-Expo, MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) will proudly…

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• Embry-Riddle Student Receive Generous Scholarship from MD Helicopters

  

  Mesa, Ariz., March 05, 2019 - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Campus student Cooper Largent has been awarded the 2019 MD 500 Transition Training Scholarship by MD Helicopters, Inc. This unique training opportunity has value of approximately $12,000. The MD 500 is an advanced, turbine-powered helicopter that most students…

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• MD Helicopters Introduces the MD 969 Combat Aircraft at HAI Heli-Expo 2019

  

  Mesa, Ariz., March 05, 2019 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) is proud to debut the MD 969 Combat Attack Helicopter at HAI Heli-Expo 2019. The MD 969 represents the next evolution of MDHI’s iconic MD 900/902 series helicopters. Displayed at the MDHI booth, C1228, in a weaponized configuration the MD 969 Combat Helicopter represents the…

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• MD HELICOPTERS IS APPROVED AS GFRC FACILITY FOR PRODUCTION OF ALL MILITARY-USE AIRCRAFT

  

  Mesa, Ariz., March 05, 2019 - MD Helicopters’ booth, C1228, at the 2019 HAI Heli-Expo in Atlanta, Georgia, reflects the company’s commitment to manufacturing and delivering the most effective and efficient single-engine and light twin-engine helicopters available. At the 2019 HAI Heli-Expo, MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) will proudly…

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• Virginia Beach Police Department Welcomes New MD 530F

  

  Mesa, Ariz., November 01, 2018 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) celebrates the delivery of a new MD 530F helicopter to the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD). As the first MD Helicopters-brand aircraft to join the VBPD Aviation Unit since the Helicopter Operations unit was established, the new MD 530F will be a powerful, reliable…

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• Lebanon Air Force Orders Six Armed MD 530G Attack Helicopters

  

  Mesa, Ariz., October 01, 2018 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced today receipt of the third Delivery Order issued against its 5-year, $1.4 billion light scout attack helicopter IDIQ contract. The firm, fixed-price award is for six (6) armed MD 530G Scout Attack Helicopters to be delivered to the Lebanon Air Force (LAF), and includes…

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• Kenya Defence Force Orders Six Armed MD 530F Attack Helicopters

  

  Mesa, Ariz., September 27, 2018 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced today receipt of the second Delivery Order issued against its 5-year, $1.4 billion light scout attack helicopter IDIQ contract. The firm, fixed-price award is for six (6) armed MD 530F Cayuse Warrior helicopters for Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), and includes initial…

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• MDHI Completes Initial Delivery of Enhanced MD 530F Cayuse Warrior Helicopters to the Afghan Air Force

  

  Mesa, Ariz., September 10, 2018 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced today the delivery of the first five (5) MD 530F Cayuse Warrior helicopters to the Afghan Air Force in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Ordered against MDHI’s 5-year, $1.4 billion IDIQ, these aircraft are the first of 30 new MD 530F Cayuse Warrior helicopters that will join…

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• Tennessee Valley Authority Purchases MD 530F

  

  Mesa, Ariz., September 07, 2018 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) is proud to announce the purchase of a new MD 530F by Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). The proven MD 530F, single-engine helicopter is configured to support powerline utility, inspections, and construction operations throughout TVA’s multi-state service area, as well as increase…

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• 369FF Amended Type Certification Awarded for MD Helicopters’ Glass Cockpit

  

  Mesa, Ariz., July 11, 2018 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announces FAA-approval of its advanced, all-glass cockpit for the MD 530F (type certificate 369FF). Approved for production and as a type design option, this is the third glass cockpit certification MDHI has received in the last year. “My commitment to delivering next generation…

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• MD Helicopters Announces Flight Training Academy, Expanding Industry-Leading Maintenance and Pilot Training for All Customers

  

  Mesa, Ariz., July 11, 2018 - As part of a growing commitment to deliver full-service, full life-cycle support programs for its growing global fleet, MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announces the formation of the MDHI Flight Training Academy. Established to provide industry-leading maintenance and pilot training to all customers in a…

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• MDHI Announces FAA-Certified MD 530F All-Glass Cockpit, Specialty Training Courses, and Improvements in Aftermarket and Customer Support Programs at APSCON 2018

  

  Mesa, Ariz., July 09, 2018 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announces its participation in the 2018 Airborne Public Safety Aviation Convention (APSCON), July 11 -13, 2018 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY. The MDHI display will be anchored by a stunning MD 530F operated by Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) based…

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• Embry-Riddle Student Receives Generous Scholaraship from MD Helicopters

  

  Mesa, Ariz., February 28, 2018 - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Campus student Leah Murphy has been awarded the 2018 MD 500 Transition Training Scholarship by MD Helicopters, Inc. This unique training opportunity has a value of approximately $12,000. The MD 500 is an advanced, turbine-powered helicopter that most students…

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• MD Helicopters to Feature Single-Engine Glass Cockpits, Multi-Mission Capable Aircraft and Expanded Aftermarket and Customer Support Capabilities at HAI Heli-Expo 2018

  

  Mesa, Ariz., February 27, 2018 - At the 2018 HAI Heli-Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) will proudly display two of its most beloved single-engine helicopter models, each featuring an advanced all-glass cockpit. The cornerstones of MDHI’s booth (N5505) will be the Virginia Beach Police Department’s new MD 530F alongside…

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• Fresno County Sheriff's Office Air Support Unit Welcomes New MD 530F

  

  Mesa, Ariz., February 26, 2018 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) is proud to celebrate the delivery of a new, custom-configured MD 530F with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO). Officially accepted into operation in February, it is an honor to deliver EAGLE 1 to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office fleet, Sheriff Margaret Mims, and…

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• Gwinnett County Police Department Aviation Unit Orders New MD 530F

  

  Mesa, Ariz., January 05, 2018 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announces the purchase of a new MD 530F helicopter by the Gwinnett County Police Department Aviation Unit. Approved by the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners in December, the new MD 530F will replace one of the Department’s two helicopters that was involved in an accident…

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• Missouri-based CoxHealth Welcomes New MD 902 Explorer

  

  Mesa, Ariz., November 22, 2017 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) proudly announces the delivery of a newly converted MD 902 Explorer to Springfield, Missouri-based CoxHealth. Previously operated by the Dutch Police and the United States Coast Guard as an MD 900, the aircraft was upgraded at MDHI’s Mesa, Arizona Factory Service Center via…

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• MD Helicopters Delivers New MD 600N with Advanced, FAA-Certified All-Glass Cockpit

  

  Mesa, Ariz., October 17, 2017 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announces the delivery of a new MD 600N to its Subang, Malaysia-based sales agent, Sapura Aero. Configured with the company’s upgraded FAA type-certified all-glass cockpit, this MD 600N also features single-patient EMS interior from Air Ambulance Technology (AAT). “I am proud…

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• Columbus Police Department Helicopter Unit Recognized for 45 Years of Dedicated Service; 76,000 Flight Hours in MDHI-Brand Aircraft

  

  Mesa, Ariz., October 14, 2017 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) congratulates the Columbus (Ohio) Police Department (CPD) Helicopter Unit on 45 years of exemplary service.   The Columbus Police Department acquired their first two (2) of what would become six (6) E-model helicopters in 1997. Over the past 20 years these aircraft have flown…

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• Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Celebrates the Return to Service of their Newly Certified MD 530F

  

  Mesa, Ariz., October 12, 2017 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announces the delivery and return to service of an FAA-certified MD 530F (369FF type certification) to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), Cincinnati, Ohio. Operated since 1989 by HCSO as an MD 500E, this aircraft recently completed MDHI’s E-to-F Conversion program…

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• MDHI Awarded $1.4 Billion IDIQ for Armed Scout Attack Helicopters

  

  Mesa, Ariz., September 06, 2017 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced today that it has been awarded a 5-year, firm-fixed price Contract to provide an estimated quantity of 150 armed MD 530 aircraft and the required production support services, including program management, delivery support, pilot training, and maintenance, to U.S.…

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• Virginia Beach Purchases New MD 530F

  

  Mesa, Ariz., August 31, 2017 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) is proud to announce the purchase of a new, custom-configured MD 530F by the Virginia Beach Police Department Aviation Unit. This will be the first MD Helicopters aircraft to join the Virginia Beach Police Department since the Helicopter Operations unit was established.  "The…

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• MDHI Attends ALEA Expo 2017; Celebrates Glass Cockpits, New Product Development, and Ongoing Improvement in Aftermarket and customer Support Programs and Performance

  

  Mesa, Ariz., July 26, 2017 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announces its participation in the 2017 Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) Expo, July 26 – 28, 2017 at the Reno Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada. With a display anchored by the MD 6XX Concept Helicopter in a custom law-enforcement configuration, the MD Helicopters…

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• MDHI to Feature the MD 6XX Concept Helicopter at 2017 Airborne Law Enforcement Association Annual Conference

  

  Mesa, Ariz., July 26, 2017 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announces its participation in the 2017 Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) Expo, July 26 – 28, 2017 at the Reno Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada. The MD Helicopters booth, #600, will feature the MD 6XX Concept helicopter custom-configured for execution of a…

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• Company-Wide Focus on Delivering Excellence Results in Accelerated Improvement in Aftermarket & Customer Support Performance

  

  Mesa, Ariz., July 26, 2017 - As part of its participation in the 2017 Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) Expo, at the Reno Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada, July 26 – 28, 2017, MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) celebrates continued improvements in operator ratings of the Company’s Aftermarket and Customer Support programs. “I’m…

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• Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Invests in Aviation Unit Modernization

  

  Mesa, Ariz., July 06, 2017 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) is proud to announce a new agreement with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Cincinnati, Ohio, to upgrade its MD 500E helicopter to an FAA-certified MD 530F model helicopter. The E-model aircraft will be overhauled and re-certified as an F-model (Type Certificate 369FF)…

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• MD Helicopters’ Single-Engine Block 1 Glass Cockpit Upgrade Successfully Completes Critical FAA Milestone

  

  Mesa, Ariz., June 28, 2017 - MD Helicopters, Inc.  (MDHI) announces successful completion of all FAA Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) requirements for certification of its first all-glass cockpit for the MD 600N. The MD 600N is the first of the company’s four (4) single-engine models to feature the Block 1 cockpit upgrade and…

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• Prince George's County Police Department to Expand Aviation Section with new MD 520N

  

  Mesa, Ariz., May 19, 2017 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) is proud to announce the expansion of the Prince George’s County (MD) Police Department Aviation Section to include a third (3rd) MD 520N helicopter. Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) currently operates two (2) MD…

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• MD Helicopters Invited to Participate in the AHS International 73rd Annual Forum & Technology Display

  

  Mesa, Ariz., May 08, 2017 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) is pleased to announce that Craig Kitchen, Chief Commercial Officer, will be a plenary speaker at the AHS International 73rd Annual Forum & Technology Display: The Future of Vertical Flight, Ft. Worth, Texas, May 9-11, 2017. Mr. Kitchen will participate in the Opening Day…

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• Columbus Police Helicopter Unit to Upgrade Two Additional MD 500E Helicopters as Part of Ongoing Investment in Fleet Revitalization

  

  Mesa, Ariz., April 27, 2017 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) is proud to announce a new agreement with the Columbus Division of Police, Columbus, Ohio, to upgrade its two (2) remaining MD 500E helicopters. The two E models will be overhauled and re-certified as F-models (Type Certificate 369FF) with zero-time engines in a period of…

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• Missouri-based CoxHealth Expands Air Medical Fleet to Include Second MD Explorer with Glass Cockpit

  

  Mesa, Ariz., April 19, 2017 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) is proud to announce the expansion of the CoxHealth air medical fleet to include a second MD Explorer helicopter. Springfield, Missouri-based CoxHealth has purchased an MD 900 Explorer from MDHI that was previously operated by the Dutch Police and the United States Coast Guard.…

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• MD Helicopters Signs McMahon Helicopter Services as Authorized Sales Agent; Announces Purchase of VIP-Configured MD 500E

  

  Mesa, Ariz., April 10, 2017 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) is proud to announce the addition of McMahon Helicopter Services to its U.S. network of authorized sales representatives. Canton, Michigan-based McMahon provides customers with a wide range of helicopter charter services as well as sales and maintenance support. Authorized…

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• MD Helicopters Debuts MD 6XX Concept Aircraft at HAI Heli-Expo 2017

  

  Mesa, Ariz., March 06, 2017 - After announcing the planned development of an all-new, high-performance single-engine helicopter at HAI Heli-Expo 2016 in Louisville, KY, MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) today announces the debut of the MD 6XX Concept Helicopter at the 2017 HAI Heli-Expo Trade Show & Exhibition. On display at Booth #9349…

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• MD Helicopters Selects Genesys Aerosystems’ Advanced IDU-680 Integrated Cockpit displays as standard Glass Cockpit for MD 902 Explorer

  

  Mesa, Ariz., March 06, 2017 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced today the selection Genesys Aerosystems’ new-generation Integrated Display Units (IDUs) as standard aboard its iconic twin-engine helicopter, the MD 902 Explorer. The Genesys system features an FAA-certified open architecture and will be available Q3 2017. “We are…

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• MD Helicopters Partners with Aircraft Technical Publishers (ATP) to Expand Company's Best-in-Class Customer Support Portal – MyMD.Aero

  

  Mesa, Ariz., March 06, 2017 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) and Aircraft Technical Publishers (ATP) today announced the launch of the next evolution of MyMD.aero – the Company’s innovative online customer support portal. MyMD.aero is a best-in-class resource designed to enhance the customer experience and provide real-time access to…

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• MD Helicopters Demonstrates Continuous Improvement in the Delivery of Aftermarket Support and Exceptional Customer Experiences

  

  Mesa, Ariz., March 06, 2017 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announces continued improvements to its Aftermarket programs, all with a laser-focus on providing exceptional Support and Customer Experiences. Continuing a momentum that began with the 2016 release of MyMD.aero, the company’s innovative customer support portal, MD Helicopters…

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• MD Helicopters to Exhibit Technology and Performance Enhancements, Interior Design Upgrades and Expanded Customer Support Capabilities at HAI Heli-expo 2017

  

  Mesa, Ariz., March 06, 2017 - At HAI Heli-Expo 2017 in Dallas, Texas, MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) will debut a range of technology and design-based enhancements for both their single-engine and MD 902 Explorer platforms as well as capability upgrades to MyMD.aero, the company’s cutting-edge customer support portal. The cornerstones…

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• MD Helicopters Celebrates the Introduction of Five MD 902 Explorers to the Hungarian National Police Air Support Fleet

  

  Mesa, Ariz., February 13, 2017 - In late January, MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) and the Hungarian National Police celebrated the addition of five (5) MD902 Explorer helicopters to their fleet at Liszt Ferenc Airport in Budapest. The five MD 902s join a historically robust air support unit that also includes three (3) MD 500E helicopters.…

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• Huntington Beach Air Support Bureau Achieves More Thant 70,000 Accident-free Flight Hours

  

  Mesa, Ariz., January 30, 2017 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) celebrates Huntington Beach Police Department’s Air Support Bureau with a special commendation for its outstanding record of over 70,000 accident free flight hours. The Huntington Beach Air Support Bureau began flying MDHI-model helicopters in 1984 with the iconic MD 500E.…

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• MD Helicopters Announces Final Delivery of All Enhanced MD 530F Cayuse Warrior Light Scout Attack Helicopters to the Afghan Air Force

  

  Mesa, Ariz., August 25, 2016 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announces the delivery of three (3) additional MD 530F Cayuse Warrior light scout attack helicopters to Hamid Karzai International Airport.  With this delivery MD Helicopters has fulfilled – in less than 10 months – all requirements of an October 2015 contract awarded by the…

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• MD Helicopters Celebrates Improved Aftermarket & Customer Support Performance

  

  Mesa, Ariz., June 17, 2016 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) has always been committed to providing exceptional Aftermarket Support and Customer Experiences.  As evidenced in the results of the most recent Vertical Magazine Helicopter Manufacturers Survey, these efforts have have not gone unnoticed by the global rotorcraft market. The…

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• CTRM Aviation Appointed Authorized Service Center For Malaysian Fleet of MD 530G Light Scout Attack Helicopters

  

  Mesa, Ariz., April 20, 2016 - In partnership with Malaysia-based Halaman Optima Sdn Bhd, MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) is proud to announce that CTRM Aviation, a wholly owned subsidiary of DRB-Hicom Defence Technologies, will be the exclusive Authorized Service Centre supporting the company’s ASEAN military segment. Specifically, the…

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• MD Helicopters Signs Sapura Aero as Authorized Sales & Service Representative, Expands Product Availability & Service Capability in ASEAN Market

  

  Mesa, Ariz., April 19, 2016 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) welcomes Kuala Lumpur-based Sapura Aero as an authorized representative serving the South East Asian countries (ASEAN) of Malaysia, Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. As an authorized independent sales representative…

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• Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Welcomes New MD 500E

  

  Mesa, Ariz., April 07, 2016 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced today the delivery of a new MD 500E to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Enforcement. Announced in November 2015, the custom-built MD 500E was welcomed by Chief Pilot Tom Buker and Pilot Brad Maas on March 29 at MD Helicopters’ Mesa,…

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• MD Helicopters Achieves First Flight of MD 902 Explorer with Universal Avionics InSIght® Integrated Flight Deck

  

  Mesa, Ariz., March 01, 2016 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announces the successful first flight of the Universal Avionics InSight® Integrated Flight Deck in the MD 902 Explorer. First Flight efforts were conducted by MDHI’s engineering and development teams in multiple phases at MD Helicopters’ Mesa, Arizona (USA) headquarters. Also…

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• MD Helicopters Announces Agreement with Rolls-Royce for M250-C47E/3 Engines

  

  Mesa, Ariz., March 01, 2016 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) and Rolls-Royce, the exclusive engine provider for the company’s best in class single-engine platforms, have reached an agreement to continue their partnership to provide M250 engines, including the new M250-C47E/3 variant, for MD530-series aircraft as well as growth airframes.…

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• MD Helicopters Launches Innovative New Customer Portal to Improve Aftermarket and Customer Support Communications

  

  Mesa, Ariz., March 01, 2016 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announces the release of MyMD.Aero, a user-driven, web-based network designed to modernize and improve maintenance planning, parts availability and communication for MD helicopter operators worldwide. A membership-based network open to all MD helicopter owners, operators,…

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• MD Helicopters to Supply New MD 530G Scout Attack Helicopters to Malaysia's Ministry of Defence

  Mesa, Ariz., February 01, 2016 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) is pleased to announce that it succeeded in its bid to supply six (6) MD 530G Scout Attack Helicopters to Malaysia’s Ministry of Defense. MDHI will deliver the launch helicopters to Malaysian Army Aviation (Pasukan Udara Tentera Darat; PUTD) beginning in the fourth quarter…

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• MD Helicopters to Present at 2016 International Military Helicopter Conference

  

  Mesa, Ariz., January 14, 2016 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) is honored to return to the 2016 International Military Helicopter Conference (IMH20165) as both plenary speaker and sponsor. Andy Pillado, Vice President, Business Development for MD Helicopters, will present a breifing on Multi-Mission Light Scout Attack Helicopter Solutions…

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• MD Helicopters to Deliver Twelve Additional MD 530F Cayuse Warrior Scout Attack Helicopters to Afghan Air Force

  

  Mesa, Ariz., January 11, 2016 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced today receipt of a firm fixed price contract to manufacture and deliver twelve (12) MD 530F Cayuse Warrior Scout Attack Helicopters with enhanced mission equipment to the Afghan Air Force (AAF). This award, contracted through the Department of the Army Non-Standard…

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• Fresno County Sheriff's Office Orders New MD 530F for Air Support Unit

  

  Mesa, Ariz., December 22, 2015 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) is pleased to announce an order by the Fresno County Sherriff’s Office, Fresno, California, for a new MD 530F. Unanimously approved by the Fresno County Board of Supervisors last week, the new MD 530F will deliver greater horsepower, increased payload capability, and reduced…

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• MD Helicopters Invited to Present at 2015 Combat Helicopter Conference

  

  Mesa, Ariz., November 10, 2015 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) is pleased to announce Roger O’Dell, Director of Program Management, will be a plenary speaker at the 2015 Combat Helicopter Conference (CH2015), Prague, Czech Republic, November 17-19, 2015. Mr. O’Dell will speak on issues related to multi-mission light scout helicopter solutions…

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• Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to Add New MD 500E to Division of Enforcement Aviation

  

  Mesa, Ariz., November 03, 2015 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced today the purchase of a new MD 500E by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Enforcement. The custom-built MD 500E will perform a variety of missions in support of the DNR’s responsibility to manage natural lands, maintain healthy wildlife…

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• MDHI Delivers New MD 530F to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

  

  Mesa, Ariz., October 29, 2015 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced today the delivery of a new MD 530F helicopter to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) Aviation Unit. The LVMPD’s purchase of the new aircraft was approved by Metro’s Fiscal Affairs Committee on April 27. Collectively, the addition of the new MD 530F…

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• New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority Grants Type Acceptance for MD 900/902 Explorer

  

  Mesa, Ariz., October 28, 2015 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) is pleased to announce that the MD 900 was recently granted Type Acceptance from the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAANZ) based on its FAA Type Certification No. H19NM. This certification is all-inclusive and authorizes restriction-free import and operation of the…

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• Two Bear Air Rescue Orders New MD 530F for Search & Rescue Operations

  

  Mesa, Ariz., October 23, 2015 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced today the purchase of a new MD 530F by Two Bear Air Rescue in Whitefish, Montana. The custom MD 530F will perform a variety of missions in support of search and rescue teams in Flathead County and other agencies across the rural and rugged landscape of Glacier National…

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• Converted MD 530F Model Readies for Return to Service with Gwinnett County Police Aviation Unit

  

  Mesa, Ariz., September 30, 2015 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced today the delivery of a newly certified, zero-time MD 530F helicopter to the Gwinnett County Police Department. Previously operated as an MD 500E, this aircraft has completed a 12-week transformation to emerge as a newly certified, factory-guaranteed, FAA-certified…

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• Columbus Police Aviation Unit Welcomes Back New Zero-Time MD530Fs

  

  Mesa, Ariz., September 14, 2015 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced today the delivery and return to service of two (2) Columbus Police Department helicopters. Operated as MD 500E models since 2007, the two aircraft are rejoining the Columbus Aviation Unit as new, factory-built, FAA-certified F-models. In June of this year the Columbus…

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• MD Helicopters Delivers New MD 500ER to Respected Bushveld Game Capture

  

  Mesa, Ariz., September 08, 2015 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced today the sale and delivery of a new MD 500ER single-engine helicopter to Bushveld Game Capture, Vryburg, South Africa. As South Africa’s premier provider of wildlife capture, purchasing, selling, transport, veterinary services, and the darting and counting of game…

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• MD Helicopters Delivers New MD 520N to Volusia County Mosquito Control Unit

  

  Mesa, Ariz., August 26, 2015 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced today the delivery of a new MD 520N single-engine helicopter to Volusia County Mosquito Control, Volusia County, Florida.  The decision to acquire the new MD 520N to the Volusia County fleet was announced in March 2015 as an expansion of the department’s ability…

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• MD Helicopters to Showcase Houston Police Department MD 500E and Key Systems & Component Partners at Annual ALEA Expo

  

  Mesa, Ariz., July 14, 2015 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announces its participation in the 2015 Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) Expo, July 15-17, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. The MD Helicopters booth, #721, will feature one of eight (8) MD 500Es in active service with the Houston Police…

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• Aero-Asahi Corporation & Chiba Hokushoh Hospital Achieve 10,000 HEMS Missions Exclusively by MD 902 Explorer

  

  Mesa, Ariz., July 07, 2015 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) and authorized MDHI Sales Agent AeroPartners, Inc. join in congratulating Aero-Asahi Corporation (AAC), the largest helicopter operator in Japan, and Chiba Hokusoh Hospital for the achievement of 10,000 EMS missions flown exclusively by the MD 902.  Aero-Asahi is an authorized…

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• Columbus Police Invest in Revitalization of Law Enforcement Aviation Unit Through MDHI-Exclusive E-to-F Helicopter Converstion Program

  

  Mesa, Ariz., June 12, 2015 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced today an agreement with the Columbus Division of Police, Columbus, Ohio, to upgrade four of the Aviation Unit’s six MD 500E helicopters to new MD 530Fs. Available exclusively through the MD Helicopters factory, the E-to-F conversion allows MD 500E operators the option…

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• Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Orders New MD 530F Helicopter

  

  Mesa, Ariz., May 06, 2015 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced today a new contract to manufacture and deliver a custom-configured MD 530F helicopter for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Aviation Unit. Acquisition of the MD 530F, the preferred helicopter for airborne law enforcement missions in hot and high environments,…

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• European Aviation Safety Agency Approves Max Gross Weight Increase for MD 900/902 Explorer to 6,770 Pounds

  

  Mesa, Ariz., April 27, 2015 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced today that the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved an increased maximum gross weight of 6,770 pounds for the MD 900/902 Explorer. The extra 270 pound payload will allow operators in all market segments to expand the already superior mission capabilities…

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• MD Helicopters Delivers First Six MD 530F Cayuse Warrior Scout Attack Helicopters to Afghan Air Force

  

  Mesa, Ariz., March 20, 2015 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced today the arrival of the first six (6) armed MD 530F Cayuse Warrior Scout Attack Helicopters to the Afghan Air Force in Kabul, Afghanistan.  Delivered within six months from the October 2014 award, MDHI has solidified its position as a world leader in near-term delivery…

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• MD Helicopters Awarded $31.6MM, Five-Month Contract Modification for Logistics Support of Twelve New MD 530F Aircraft in Service with the Afghan Air Force

  

  Mesa, Ariz., March 20, 2015 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced today it has been awarded a firm-fixed-price 5-month contract modification for logistics support of twelve (12) additional MD530F aircraft. This award, valued at $31,605,244, will serve as a bridge contract for the expanded MD 530F fleet in service with the Afghan…

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• MD Helicopters, Inc. to Exhibit at Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition in Langkawi, Malaysia, 17-21 March

  

  Mesa, Ariz., March 17, 2015 - MD Helicopters Inc. (MDHI) announced today that it will attend the 2015 Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace (LIMA) Exhibition at the Mashuri International Exhibition Centre, 17-21 March 2015. The MD Helicopters chalet and static display will feature the MD 530G, the mid-range model of the company’s…

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• MD 500 Series Helicopters Selected as Best Civil Helicopter of All Time

  

  Mesa, Ariz., March 03, 2015 - We are proud and honored that our MD 500 Series helicopters have been selected as the best civil helicopters of all time. The hands-down winner in a December 2014 survey conducted by Vertical Magazine, the MD 500 Series helicopters sit atop a Top Ten list that includes rotorcraft designs from the earliest…

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• Mesa Police Department Aviation Unit Orders New MD 530F Helicopter

  

  Mesa, Ariz., March 03, 2015 - 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…

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• After 10 Years as a Lynn Tilton Company, MD Helicopters is Poised for Growth Across All Market Segments

  

  Mesa, Ariz., March 03, 2015 - This week, at the 2015 Helicopter Association International (HAI) Heli-Expo in Orlando, Florida, MD Helicopters, Inc.. (MDHI) will celebrate a decade of rebirth, revival and renewal under the leadership of Owner and Chief Executive Officer Lynn Tilton. The MDHI booth, #819, will feature displays that…

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• Volusia County Mosquito Control Orders New MD 520N Helicopter

  

  Mesa, Ariz., March 03, 2015 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced today a contract with Volusia County Mosquito Control, Volusia County, Florida, to manufacture and deliver a new MD 520N helicopter. The new MD 520N will join the Mosquito Control Unit’s two MD 500E helicopters to expand the department’s ability to inspect and treat…

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• MD Helicopters, Inc. Celebrates 10 Years as a Lynn Tilton Company at HAI HELI-EXPO 2015 in Orlando, Florida, March 3-5

  

  Mesa, Ariz., February 27, 2015 - This week, at the 2015 Helicopter Association International (HAI) Heli-Expo in Orlando, Florida, MD Helicopters, Inc.. (MDHI) will celebrate a decade of rebirth, revival and renewal under the leadership of Owner and Chief Executive Officer Lynn Tilton. The MDHI booth, #819, will feature displays that…

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• Burbank and Glendale Police Joint Air Support Unit Welcomes New MD 520N Helicopter

  

  Mesa, Ariz., November 19, 2014 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) today announced the formal delivery of a new MD 520N helicopter to the Burbank and Glendale Police Joint Air Support Unit located in the state of California. With this delivery, Burbank and Glendale will own four (4) MD 520N helicopters. Joining the MDHI team at the Company’s…

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• MD Helicopters Awarded $5.1MM Logistics Support Contract for MD 530F Primary Training Aircraft in Service with the Saudi Arabian National Guard

  

  Mesa, Ariz., November 12, 2014 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) has been awarded a firm fixed price contract to support the MD 530F primary training helicopter fleet currently in service with the Saudi Arabian National Guard. Awarded by the Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command-Redstone Arsenal, the initial contract value is…

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• MD Helicopters Invited to Participate at AAAA Joseph P. Cribbins 41st Annual Aviation Product Symposium, Huntsville, AL

  

  Mesa, Ariz., November 06, 2014 - At the invitation of the Tennessee Valley Chapter of the Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA), Roger O’Dell, Director of Program Management for MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) will be part of a panel discussion at the 2015 AAAA Joseph P. Cribbins 41st Annual Aviation Product Symposium in Huntsville,…

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• MD Helicopters to Display Armed MD 540A Attack Helicopter at the Mesa Commemorative Air Force Museum's Annual Aviation Fascination Event

  

  Mesa, Ariz., November 05, 2014 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) is proud to announce that we will be an exhibitor and supporting sponsor at the annual Aviation Fascination event at the Commemorative Air Force Museum, 207 North Greenfield Road, Mesa, Arizona, on Friday, November 21, 2014. “MDHI is proud to be part of the thriving business…

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• Next Generation Flight Deck Program for the MD Explorer Reaches Important Milestones

  

  Mesa, Ariz., October 14, 2014 - Universal Avionics and MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) are dedicated to delivering high-performance products that exceed customers’ expectations for quality, service and support. The Next Generation flight deck for the MD Explorer is no exception; the two companies have partnered to bring the most advanced…

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• South Carolina Law Enforcement Division Expands Aviation Fleet to Include New MD 500E

  

  Mesa, Ariz., October 13, 2014 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) today announced a new contract to build and deliver a specially equipped MD 500E helicopter to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Aviation Unit. The preferred helicopter for airborne law enforcement missions, the MD 500E delivers the highest speed, payload…

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• MD Helicopters Awarded $44.2MM Contract to Weaponize MD 530F Fleet for Afghan Air Force

  

  Mesa, Ariz., October 09, 2014 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) has been awarded a firm fixed price contract valued at $44.2 million for the procurement, installation, integration and testing of Mission Equipment Package (MEP) weapon systems onto seventeen (17) MD 530F helicopters. All testing and modification of the seventeen aircraft…

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• MD Helicopters Awarded Contract to Deliver Twelve MD 530F Helicopters to the Afghan Air Force

  

  Mesa, Ariz., October 02, 2014 - MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) was recently awarded a firm fixed price contract to manufacture and deliver twelve (12) MD 530F aircraft for the Afghan Air Force. This is an Option award to the Department of the Army Non–Standard Rotary Wing (NSRW) Aircraft Contract for provision of Primary Training Aircraft…

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• The MD 530G Demonstrates Extreme Firepower and Advanced Weapons Systems Capabilities

  

  Mesa, Ariz., August 20, 2014 - MD Helicopters Inc. (MDHI) announced the successful completion of Live Fire Qualification Exercises at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona, for its new MD 530G Scout Attack Helicopter. The MD 530G was configured with the Moog Stores Management System (SMS), the Mace Aviation Extended Range Weapons Wing, FN…

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