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Sep
24
2026
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MESA, Arizona, September, 2026. MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) announced that the first MD 530N upgrade in New Zealand has entered service with Heliventures NZ, a commercial and agricultural helicopter operator based in Oamaru on the South Island. The work was performed by Mt Hutt Aviation (MHA), the MDH Authorized Service Center in New Zealand, with the Rolls-Royce 250-C30 engine prepared and supplied by Asia Pacific Aerospace (APA), a Rolls-Royce Authorized Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Center.
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Sep
15
2026
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MESA, Ariz. September 15, 2026 MD Helicopters, LLC today introduced the MD 564, the next evolution of its 500-series light single, and opened the MD 564™ Early Production Position Reservation Program to operators worldwide.
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Jul
07
2026
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Mesa, Arizona – July 2026 – MD Helicopters is proud to announce the delivery of a new MD 530F helicopter to an operator in Zimbabwe, marking the first MD 530F ever delivered into the country.
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May
18
2026
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Mesa, Arizona – MD Helicopters (MD), OEM of the MD 530F, has renewed a multi-year support contract for the Saudi Arabia Ministry of National Guard’s (SANG) fleet of 12 MD 530F training helicopters.
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May
11
2026
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Early operational results from the Super D20B upgrade program are showing meaningful improvements in fuel efficiency and mission endurance for MD 500D operators. Initial data indicates a reduction in fuel consumption from approximately 35 gallons per hour to 28 gallons per hour—an improvement of roughly 20 percent.
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Apr
22
2026
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Mesa, Arizona—April 21, 2026—MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for the Super D20R upgrade, marking a major milestone in the company’s Fielded Fleet Upgrade (FFU) program.
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Apr
14
2026
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Mesa, Arizona — April 13, 2026 — MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the MD 530N upgrade, providing a significant performance enhancement for NOTAR operators.
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Mar
10
2026
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MD Helicopters unveiled a new high-performance light single platform prototype, the MD 564 — an aircraft designed to extend the legacy of the iconic 500-series into a new era of capability. Building upon the proven 500-series lineage, the MD 564 concept integrates the Rolls-Royce 250- C47E/3 engine, delivering significant gains in power margin, payload flexibility, and high/hot performance.
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Oct
24
2025
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Mesa, Arizona — October 24, 2025 – Today MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) announced the FAA approved the Supplemental Type Certificate for the Super D20B upgrade, which is the first in a series of upgrades coming over the next six months. Delivering enhanced power and performance through structural and aerodynamic improvements—while retaining the proven Rolls-Royce 250-C20B engine, the Super D20B offers operators a certified, cost-effective solution for increasing performance and max gross weight by up to 350 pounds or 11%. The upgrade is available at all MD Authorized Service Centers and the kits are ready to ship.
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Jun
06
2025
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MESA, AZ, June 5, 2025 — As the U.S. Army advances its vision for Flight School Next, MD Helicopters proudly puts forward the MD 530F as a purpose-built, combat-relevant training aircraft that directly reflects the mission demands of Army Aviation. Designed, built, and supported in America, the MD 530F is not simply a commercial adaptation—it’s a military training platform born from decades of experience and built for the battlefield environments of tomorrow.
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