The Airframer Bulletin

MD 500 Series

Every Bulletin story and press release covering MD 500 Series, newest first.

18 items

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

26 December

ReleaseKAI starts delivering Miron (LAH-1) mass production Unit 1 - Army Air Force strengthening

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

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

28 January

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

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

2014

25 February

ReleaseMD unveils new MD 530G scout attack helicopter

2013

5 March

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

2012

2 April

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

2011

8 March

ReleaseMD Helicopters selects EMTEQ's FC exterior lighting