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May
23
2023

MD Helicopters Exhibits at Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition

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 LANGKAWI, Malaysia May 23, 2023 – 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 Malaysia and Indonesia, JAG Aviation Group.

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Apr
28
2023

MD HELICOPTERS SHOWCASES CAYUSE WARRIOR PLUS HELICOPTER AND APPRECIATION TO NIGERIAN ARMY

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 Nashville, Tennessee, April 27, 2023 – 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.

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Apr
26
2023

MD HELICOPTERS ANNOUNCES SUPPLIER AGREEMENTS BOLSTERING PARTS AVAILABLIITY

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NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 26, 2023 – MD Helicopters (MDH) (AAAA Booth #2911) has increased parts availability for new and currently operating MDH aircraft through multiple 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 others.

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Apr
25
2023

REBRANDED MD HELICOPTERS RENEWING ARMY COMMITMENT AT THE 2023 ARMY AVIATION MISSION SOLUTIONS SUMMIT

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MESA, Arizona, April 25, 2023 – 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 about the company’s aggressive goals, positive changes already taking place, and how MDH is strengthening support for the Army.

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Mar
08
2023

GPMS AND MD HELICOPTERS ANNOUNCE MD 530F FACTORY INSTALLATION OPTION FOR FORESIGHT MX HUMS

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Waterbury, VT (March 8, 2023) – GPMS International, Inc. has entered into a collaboration agreement with MD Helicopters for Foresight MX, the industry’s leading predictive Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS). The agreement provides new and existing MD 530F operators with a Foresight MX OEM installation option at MD Helicopters’ facility in Mesa, Arizona. 

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Mar
07
2023

MD HELICOPTERS RAMPS UP PRODUCTION; RECEIVES AWARD TO DELIVER 12 CAYUSE WARRIOR PLUS HELICOPTERS TO NIGERIAN ARMY

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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 the Nigerian Army to assist in counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations in Nigeria.

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Mar
07
2023

MD HELICOPTERS ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER AND PARTS RETAILER AGREEMENTS

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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 is to help ASCs and PRs attract and retain more local MD operators and provide better service.

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Mar
03
2023

MD Helicopters and Aerometals Reach Settlement Agreement

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Mesa, Arizona, March 3, 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 are eager to move towards a relationship that will allow Aerometals to continue to manufacture parts in support of MDH. The settlement lays the groundwork for a partnership between MDH and Aerometals that promises competitive pricing for parts that will support ongoing aircraft production as well as fulfilling existing customer orders

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Feb
28
2023

MD HELICOPTERS UNVEILING NEW BRAND WITH CELEBRATIONS AND GIVEAWAYS AT HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 IN ATLANTA

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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 Aviation’s VIP MD 530F that showcases comfort doors and windows, a wire strike kit, and a sleek executive interior; and one of Huntington Beach’s new MD 530F helicopters, featuring a full law enforcement communications and avionics package.

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Feb
08
2023

HUNTINGTON BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT TAKES DELIVERY OF FIRST OF 3 MD 530F HELICOPTERS

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Mesa, Ariz., February 8, 2023 – 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.

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Dec
27
2022

HELISERVICE POWERLINE SOLUTIONS EXPANDS FLEET WITH PURCHASE OF NEW MD 530F HELICOPTER

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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, inspection, and emergency response services in different sectors, including utility, energy, and construction.

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Dec
12
2022

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

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MESA, AZ (Dec. 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 program.

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Oct
10
2022

HEC DUAL CARGO HOOK SYSTEM INSTALLATION ON MD 600N GETS FAA STC

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Olympia, WA, September 27, 2022 – 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 superior product than anything else on the market and was designed by operators, for operators. We are pleased to already have three kits on the way to them now!”

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Sep
09
2022

MD Helicopters Announces New Ownership and Leadership

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Mesa, Arizona, September 9, 2022 – 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.  

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Jul
14
2022

MD RECEIVES FAA APPROVAL FOR MD 500E “SLIMLINE” GLASS COCKPIT

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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.

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May
25
2022

MD HELICOPTERS DELIVERS MD 530F CONVERSION TO HIGH LINE HELICOPTERS

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MESA, ARIZONA,  – 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.    

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Apr
28
2022

MD HELICOPTERS HOSTS ARMY AVIATION HALL OF FAME INDUCTION EVENT

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Mesa, Ariz., April 28, 2022 – 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 Foundation, a Vietnam War-era OH-6 from Little Bird LLC. of Santa Teresa, N.M., and the OH-6’s modern descendent, the MD530F helicopter from MD Helicopters.

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Mar
30
2022

MD HELICOPTERS ENTERS INTO ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH GROUP LED BY BARDIN HILL AND MBIA INSURANCE CORPORATION

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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 new capital to strengthen MD’s financial position and support the Company’s continued ability to manufacture and service its high-performance helicopters. The Company expects to continue its regular course of operations throughout the sale process and remains focused on serving its civil and military customers and working with suppliers as normal.

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Mar
24
2022

MD Helicopters presents “Excellence” award to Precision Aviation Group

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Atlanta, GA – March 24, 2022 - Precision Aviation Group, Inc. (PAG), a leading provider of products and value-added services to the Worldwide Aerospace and Defense industries was recognized by MD Helicopters during the manufacturers Authorized Service Center briefing event with the “Excellence” award on March 8th. The annual awards program, held during the Heli-Expo show, recognizes authorized MD Helicopter service centers performance and level of customer support for the previous year.

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Mar
10
2022

MD HELICOPTERS ENTERS LONG-TERM MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH HOUSTON PD

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DALLAS, TEXAS, 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.

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Mar
10
2022

GPMS Collaborates with MD Helicopters to Achieve Foresight MX STC on MD530

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DALLAS (HELI-EXPO 2022) – March 08, 2022 – 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.

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Mar
09
2022

MD HELICOPTERS CELEBRATES STRENGTHENED AFTERMARKET SUPPORT

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DALLAS, TEXAS, March 9, 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.

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Mar
08
2022

MD HELICOPTERS ANNOUNCES SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARDS

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DALLAS, TEXAS, March 8, 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. Winners received a plaque and a generous parts and service credit with MDHI.

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Mar
08
2022

GPMS Collaborates with MD Helicopters to Achieve Foresight MX STC on MD530

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DALLAS (HELI-EXPO 2022) – March 08, 2022 – 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.

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Mar
03
2022

MD HELICOPTERS RETURNS TO HELI-EXPO SHOWCASING GROWTH

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MESA, Arizona,  March 03, 2022 – MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) will return to HAI HELI-EXPO in booth #9554, sharing its successes in the two years since its leadership change.

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Jan
13
2022

MD Helicopters Receives HAI’s Salute to Excellence Humanitarian Service Award

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Alexandria, Virginia (January 13, 2022) – Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce MD Helicopters is the 2022 recipient of the Salute to Excellence Humanitarian Service Award. The award, sponsored by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, honors the person or people who best demonstrate the value of helicopters to the communities in which they operate by providing aid to those in need. It will be presented March 7 at HAI HELI-EXPO 2022 in Dallas, Texas.

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Nov
12
2021

MD HELICOPTERS AWARD TRANSITION TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP TO EMBRY-RIDDLE STUDENT

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Mesa, Ariz.,  - 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. Hutchins received a training opportunity valued at approximately $12,000. 

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Nov
09
2021

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE TAKES DELIVERY OF NEW MD 530F FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT

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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 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 support the department’s additional fish and wildlife missions including search and rescue, surveys, and general law enforcement.

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Nov
02
2021

MD Helicopters Exhibits At Global Defence Helicopter

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Warsaw, Poland, November 2, 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.

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