MD500
in MD Helicopters

News

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  MD Renews Support for Saudi Arabia MD530F Helicopters

  May 18, 2026 · MD renews OEM support contract for Saudi Arabia National Guard (SANG) 12 MD530F helicopters
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  Super D20B Upgrade Kit Reduces Fuel Burn and Extends MD500D Endurance

  May 12, 2026 · Early operational data from the Super D20B upgrade program shows up to 20% lower fuel consumption, longer endurance, and reduced operating costs for legacy MD 500D helicopter operators.
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  FAA Certifies D20R Upgrade Kit for MD500 Helicopters

  Apr 22, 2026 · FAA approval for the Super D20R upgrade kit that combines airframe enhancements for legacy MD 500-series helicopters with the Rolls-Royce 250-C20R engine.
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  Thoroughbred Completed MD530F Conversion for Cleveland Police

  Oct 28, 2024 · Thoroughbred Aviation in Lexington, KY completed first of two conversions of MD500E to MD530F helicopters for the Cleveland Police Department
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  TH/AH530 at the Singapore Airshow 2024

  Feb 19, 2024 · MD Helicopters will showcase the TH530 Trainer, AH530 Light Attack Scout and AH530 Block II attack variants of the MD530G helicopter at the e Singapore Airshow 2024, February 20-25, Changi Exhibition Centre
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  GPMS Foresight MX HUMS for MD530F

  Mar 13, 2023 · The MD Helicopters MD530F now has factory installation option for GPMS Foresight MX health and usage monitoring system ((HUMS)

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