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MD Helicopters, LLC
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2026
30 September

MD Helicopters takes orders for MD 564

Early production positions for the six-blade 500-series derivative are assigned in order of signed agreements and cleared deposits, ahead of FAA certification.

2024
6 March

Triumph picks up repeat contract for the MD500

Triumph has supported MD Helicopters for over two decades, producing over 400 gearboxes for this program. The contract for transmissions and transmission spare parts for the MD500 has been extended.

2023
27 April

ReleaseLMS & MD helicopters commit to a 5-year production agreement

8 March

ReleaseGPMS and MD Helicopters snnounced MD 530F factory installation option for Foresight MX HUMS

2022
14 July

ReleaseMD receives FAA approval for MD 500E "slimline" glass cockpit

30 March

ReleaseMD Helicopters enters into asset purchase agreement with group led by Bardin Hill and MBIA Insurance Corporation

2020
31 August

ReleaseMD Helicopters receives certification for MD 530F MGTOW increase to 3,350 pounds

8 May

ReleaseLMS to provide fuel gauging system for MD 500 Series commercial helicopters

28 January

ReleaseMD Helicopters offers glass cockpit solutions for MD 500E and MD 520N aircraft

28 January

ReleaseMD Helicopters capitalises on joint operational capability to improve production processes for single and twin engine aircraft

28 January

ReleaseUniversal Avionics InSight Display System selected for MD Helicopters' MD 900/902 Explorer

2019
5 March

ReleaseMD Helicopters introduces the MD 969 combat aircraft at HAI Heli-Expo 2019

2017
6 March

ReleaseMD Helicopters debuts MD 6XX concept aircraft at HAI Heli-Expo 2017

6 March

ReleaseMD Helicopters selects Genesys Aerosystems' Advanced IDU-680 Integrated Cockpit Displays as standard glass cockpit for MD 902 Explorer

2016
20 July

ReleaseMD Helicopters partners with Howell Instruments to develop state-of-the-art engine instrumentation for single engine helicopters

1 March

ReleaseMD Helicopters achieves first flight of MD 902 Explorer with Universal Avionics InSight integrated flight deck

1 March

ReleaseMD helicopters announces agreement with Rolls Royce for M250-C47E/3 engines

2014
14 October

ReleaseNext generation flight deck program for the MD Explorer reaches important milestones

25 February

ReleaseMD unveils new MD 530G scout attack helicopter

2013
21 October

ReleaseUniversal Avionics introduces new flight deck for NextGen Explorer

20 May

ReleaseNew flight deck for NextGen Explorer debuts cyclic-mounted “point and click” feature

5 March

ReleaseMD 540F armed scout helicopter to be powered by new Rolls-Royce M250-C47E engine

5 March

ReleaseMD Helicopters announces next generation of technology advancements for Explorer

2012
2 April

ReleaseMD Helicopters announces first new helicopter in 15 years, the MD 540F

20 February

ReleaseMD Helicopters earns Canadian certification for the MD900 Explorer

2011
8 March

ReleaseMD Helicopters selects EMTEQ's FC exterior lighting

6 March

ReleaseGarmin® G500H available soon on MD 500 Series helicopters

2010
19 February

ReleaseMD Helicopters selects EMTEQ's FC Exterior Lighting

2009
22 February

ReleaseMD Helicopters, Inc. sets 15-year benchmark on deliveries

22 February

ReleaseMD Helicopters, Inc. earns Russian certification