Mesa, Arizona – MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) is pleased to announce the expansion of its growing global network of MDH service providers and its partnership with Thoroughbred Aviation with the addition of a new Thoroughbred Aviation Authorized Service Center (ASC) location in Georgetown, Texas.

This is the first MD ASC in Texas thus supporting dozens of MDH aircraft in the state and a multiyear government contract for MD aircraft and the second MD Network location for Thoroughbred Aviation.

Ryan Weeks, MD Helicopters VP of Aftermarket Service and Support said “We have been focused on ensuring our network is geographically aligned with our fielded fleet. By adding an ASC in Texas, we are better serving our customers with our trusted partners at Thoroughbred Aviation and expanding our network into a region that has one of the highest concentrations of MDs in the country.”

For almost 40 years, Thoroughbred Aviation has been serving the helicopter community with reliable helicopter maintenance, service, and support. They have grown in order to meet customers’ needs and that promise continues as they expand to their sixth location, in Georgetown, Texas. The location will be the only full-service center in Texas and includes blade balancing, basic to advanced maintenance support and specialized tooling.

Joe Otte, Thoroughbred Aviation’s Vice President said “We are excited to add Georgetown, Texas to our portfolio of locations and services and for continuing our partnership with MD Helicopters. We look forward to serving the helicopter community in this new region, bringing the excellent service and technical expertise we are known for across our other locations. With our broad range of services, including completions, avionics, paint and routine maintenance, we believe we offer one of the best-value, one-stop-shops in the nation.”

About MD Helicopters : MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) manufactures high-performance rotorcraft solutions that support operators flying military, commercial, law enforcement, utility, and VIP mission profiles. With thousands of aircraft in service worldwide, MDH has been designing and building aircraft known for their safety, versatility, responsiveness, speed, and reliability since 1947.

Our commitment to product sustainment and customer success allows MDH to deliver aircraft unmatched in their performance and reliability. MD Helicopters, LLC is owned by an investment consortium comprised of MBIA Insurance, Bardin Hill Investment Partners LP, and MB Global Partners.

About Thoroughbred Aviation : Thoroughbred Aviation Maintenance offers a wide array of services, including aircraft refinishing, in-house avionics upgrades and installations, component exchange, component overhaul, sheet metal repair, complete aircraft refurbishment, and battery maintenance. They are a certified FAA Repair Station and an Authorized Avionics Installer.