8-Mar-2024Source: Triumph Group
Triumph Group, Inc., (TRIUMPH) [NYSE:TGI] announced that its Geared Solutions business in Macomb, Michigan has been awarded a long term agreement from MD Helicopters to manufacturer and assemble main rotor gearbox transmissions for the MD500 platforms. TRIUMPH has supported MD Helicopters for over two decades, producing over 400 gearboxes for this program. With this contract extension, TRIUMPH will continue to... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Airwolf Aerospace
Airwolf Aerospace announced that the company has attained FAA STC approval for the installation of True Blue Power® TB17 Lithium-ion STC kits for the Airbus H125/AS350, AS355, EC-120, H130/EC130, Bell 206A/B, 206L/L1/L3/L4, Enstrom 480B, Hiller UH-12E and MD 369/500 helicopters and the True Blue Power® TB20 battery in H125/AS350, AS355 helicopters. Operators of these aircraft... Read more
5-Jun-2023Source: Eagle Copters
Eagle Copters Ltd. is proud to supply a 6th Helicopter to A&P Helicopters Inc., since their first purchase from Eagle in 2019. The Eagle Single is the first of its type in their fleet and a valuable addition to their current Bell 407s, an Eagle 407HP, Bell 206 JetRanger, Bell UH-1H Huey, and MD500. A&P... Read more
1-May-2023Source: Liquid Measurement Systems
Liquid Measurement Systems, Inc. announced that they reached a long-term supplier agreement with MD Helicopters, Inc., of Mesa, Arizona. Under this agreement, LMS will be supplying the fuel quantity measurement system for the 500 series helicopters, consisting of lightweight and durable carbon composite fuel probes as well as signal conditioners that calculate fuel quantity and... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: MD Helicopters
MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) is excited to present Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU)-Prescott Campus students Darren Mudge and Oliver Myers with MD 500 Transition Training Scholarships. Each student received a training opportunity valued at approximately $12,000. Both recipients will be present at MDHI’s booth #9554 on Thursday, March 10 to meet the MDHI team and speak... Read more
11-Dec-2020Source: MD Helicopters
MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) proudly participated in a special Son Tay Raid reenactment on the 50th anniversary of the fateful raid to free POWs in Vietnam that would inspire countless future successful operations. In partnership with the Silent Warrior Foundation, MDHI provided two MD 500 helicopters to transport surviving raiders and POWs from Scottsdale, Ariz., to the... Read more
27-Oct-2020Source: Boost Systems
Boost Human External Cargo Systems (Boost Systems – www.boostsystems.ca), the global leader in the provision of the most advanced, certified and compliant Human External Cargo (HEC) Systems, Personnel Device Carrying Systems (PCDS) and HEC/ Training services, has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certification (SR04539NY) for its MD500 series helicopter HEC system. The system... Read more
5-Aug-2020
Aircraft was conducting vegetation management while tree sawing and something caught saw blade and threw debris up into main blades. Aircraft landed in nearby field. Sole occupant pilot was not injured... Read more
12-May-2020Source: MD Helicopters
MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) recently awarded a contract to Liquid Measurement Systems, Inc. (LMS) to design and qualify a new crash-resistant fuel gauging system for new deliveries of the MD 500 Series of Helicopters with a Certification of Airworthiness after April 5, 2020. The MD 500 Series includes the MD 500E, MD 520N, and MD... Read more
30-Apr-2020Source: Boost Systems
Boost Human External Cargo Systems (Boost Systems – www.boostsystems.ca), the global leader in the provision of the most advanced, certified and compliant Human External Cargo (HEC) Systems and services for the rescue, utility, public safety and defense sectors introduces its latest offering, a HEC system for the MD500 series helicopter. The system is fully compliant... Read more
28-Jan-2020Source: Boost Systems
Boost Human External Cargo Systems (Boost Systems – www.boostsystems.ca), a global industry leader in the provision of the most advanced, fully-certified, Human External Cargo (HEC) Systems and services for the rescue, utility, public safety and defence sectors announces it now offers HEC systems for the Bell 206L and MD500 helicopter models. Boost Systems is exhibiting at... Read more
13-Mar-2019Source: Tiger Tugs
The MD tug specifically designed for its unique ability on lifting the MD 500 series helicopters has picked up several new corporate and police departments this past year. Our new Model 12 that can lift up to 12,000 lbs. is catching the attention of Bell 212/412 customers. We just shipped one to an oil exploration... Read more
1-Mar-2019Source: Onboard Systems
Onboard Systems International, Inc., a leading provider of innovative helicopter cargo hook equipment, today announced that its Dual Cargo Hook Kit for the MD500 series has been STC certified by the FAA. This cargo hook system meets the 14 CFR part 27 certification requirements for Human External Cargo (HEC) and has been built around a... Read more
19-Mar-2018Source: Oceania Aviation
As a highlight of the 2018 HAI HELI-EXPO, Oceania Aviation was honored to be recognised for its outstanding commitment and service to the MD500 single engine fleet in their region at the MD Helicopters Service Centre Meeting at the MD Helicopters Service Centre Meeting. Presented by MD Helicopters’ Randy Schaffer, Eric Kessler, Chris Wolfe and... Read more
7-Mar-2018Source: Trakka Systems
Trakka Systems is pleased to announce that they have received an FAA STC SR02657LA for the installation of the A800 searchlight onto the MD500 helicopter variants. The Certification covers the integration of the Trakka A800 searchlight, Pilot Control Interface Unit (PCIU), Control Interface Unit (CIU) or Trakka Control Panel (TCP). The pilot or co-pilot can... Read more
24-Apr-2017Source: Onboard Systems
The newly certified Surefire cargo hook kits for the MD500 include the TALON LC Hydraulic Hook Kit (P/N 200-378-10), the TALON LC Hydraulic Hook Kit with Onboard Weighing System (P/N 200-379-10) and the TALON LC Hydraulic Hook Kit with Onboard Weighing System and NVG backlight (P/N 200-379-11). In addition to offering the Surefire release technology... Read more
21-Apr-2017Source: Onboard Systems
Onboard Systems International, Inc., a leading provider of innovative helicopter cargo hook equipment, today announced that it has obtained FAA STC certification for several new cargo hook kits for the MD Helicopters MD500 aircraft featuring their Surefire® release technology. Onboard has also submitted these systems to Transport Canada for certification. The Surefire circuit requires a... Read more
8-Mar-2017Source: HeliHub.com
MD Helicopters Inc (MDHI) used the HAI Heli-Expo in Dallas to showcase their new MD 6XX military and civil use helicopter. Based off the design of their MD 600N helicopter, the new MD 6XX differs by having a conventional tail rotor instead of the MD 600N’s NO-TAil Rotor. The aircraft has also been fitted with... Read more
24-May-2016Source: JSSI
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), the leading provider of hourly cost maintenance programs for the business aviation industry, announced its new Airframe Parts-Only coverage for the MD 500 and 600 series helicopters. Providing the only program of its kind to the MD Helicopter market, JSSI can also include coverage for the Rolls-Royce 250 series engines... Read more
19-May-2016Source: Aero Precision
Aero Precision, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announced today an agreement of a territory-specific distribution agreement with LORD Corporation, a leading Aerospace and Defense supplier of vibration control systems. In the agreement, Aero Precision will supply LORD Dampers, Bearings and Tail Rotor Assemblies in South Korea to support MD-500 operations. “We are excited about LORD Corporation’s... Read more
27-Jun-2015
Crashed on take off, injuring the pilot Brad Maclachlan and two hunters he had just picked up... Read more
30-Apr-2015Source: Sunset Aviation Service
Sunset Aviation Service, Inc. located in Aurora Oregon is proud to announce our new website at www.sunsetaviationservice.com along with a new phone number of 503-776-5053. Our capabilities list has also been expanded to better serve more of the helicopter industry. Sunset Aviation Service was awarded the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) certificate... Read more
26-Feb-2015Source: Phoenix
Phoenix Heliparts has established a new 1,000-square-foot component repair and overhaul shop, providing a cost-effective new service for operators of MD 500 Series helicopters at its growing Mesa, Ariz., facility. New capabilities include component overhaul for main rotor transmissions, tail rotor gearboxes, dampers, and swashplates. Phoenix Heliparts is also offering complete drive line overhauls, time... Read more
19-Feb-2015Source: Tiger Tugs
Tiger Tugs announces the introduction of their new model MD helicopter mover. The new MD tug is designed to specifically handle the MD 500 series helicopters. The 500 series has always been a problem to move on the ground with its very springy support struts. Our new lift system completely stays away from the skids... Read more
7-Nov-2014Source: MD Helicopters
MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) is proud to announce that we will be an exhibitor and supporting sponsor at the annual Aviation Fascination event at the Commemorative Air Force Museum, 207 North Greenfield Road, Mesa, Arizona, on Friday, November 21, 2014. “MDHI is proud to be part of the thriving business community in Mesa, and a... Read more
29-May-2014Source: Eye Witness News
A Zimbabwe court is due to hear a bail application today for two South African men arrested in Zimbabwe – See full story See also HeliHub.com accident report – 04-May-14 MD Helicopters MD500 West Nicholson, Zimbabwe... Read more
4-May-2014
Helicopter crashed and owner Frikkie Lutzkie arranged for wreckage to be buried. Certain aspects of press reports (including date) do not tie up – but read reports of this accident in conjunction with another incident from May 2012 relating to another helicopter and the same owner... Read more
25-Feb-2014Source: Phoenix Heliparts
Phoenix Heliparts, of Mesa, Arizona, has reinforced its relationship with RSG Products, of Fort Worth, to add to its supplier role for Supplemental Type Certificates. This move adds the MD369 helicopter to its list of approved installations, and covers the installation of Vapor Cycle Air Conditioning units, offered as an amendment to RSG’s existing STC... Read more
5-Feb-2014Source: HTC
Hughes/MDHI Model 369, 500, and 600 owners and operators: You are invited to attend a Technical Briefing hosted by Helicopter Technology Company (HTC, see Booth 4526) covering Rotor Track and Balance, Vibration Troubleshooting, and Ride Quality Assessment. The Briefing is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25, from 1:30-3:30 pm in the Anaheim Convention Center, Room 207-A. Emphasis is... Read more
12-Dec-2013Source: HeliHub.com
The GSA auction site – run by the US General Services Administration department – is currently listing four MD500E helicopters, all of which have operated for the US Department of Homeland Security. The four are N5247S built 1985 MSN 0119E – sale ref 91QSCI14180501 N91620 built 1996 MSN 0529E – sale ref 91QSCI14181501 N7166M built 1985 MSN... Read more
14-Oct-2013Source: Skye Avionics
Skye Avionics, Ltd. announced that they have an STC to replace OEM p/n 369H4263-101 Start Pump Light on the MD500 Helicopter. This STC replaces the OEM start pump light with an LED making the part more durable and cost efficient. Our part is going to cost 40 percent less than the OEM light – which... Read more
5-Aug-2013
Two workers have fallen to their deaths when a cable suspending them hit a power line they were inspecting – the pair were later reported here as 25-year-old David Edward Oliveira of Turlock, CA and 26-year-old Christoper Geoffrey Breed of Moscow, ID. Helicopter landed safely with no damage... Read more
24-Jun-2013Source: Donaldson
Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), congratulates long-time customer PJ Helicopters for developing world-class precision-lift services over its more than 40 years of operations. The success of Red Bluff, Calif.-based PJ Helicopters is supported by Donaldson’s Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) systems. The IBFs protect the safety, performance and reliability of seven turbine helicopter... Read more
13-Jun-2013Source: Skye Avionics
Skye Avionics, Ltd. announced today they have an STC to replace OEM p/n 369H4263-101 Start Pump Light on the MD500 Helicopter. This STC replaces the OEM start pump light with an LED making the part more durable and cost efficient. “The current OEM light is $1,395,” said Skye Avionics President Ryan Evans, “Our part is... Read more
13-Jun-2013
50 year old pilot seriously injured and 30 year old passenger minor injuries after helicopter crashed c9.30am local time while spraying a vineyard on a steep slope. Helicopter is believed to be D-HIBS 500D (1035D) but we await confirmation... Read more
6-Jun-2013Source: Aerometals
Aerometals announced today that the company has received PMA approval for spiral bevel gears for the main rotor transmission of the MD500 helicopter. This is the first time the FAA has granted manufacturing approval to a company for transmission gears who is not the OEM. “Receiving the PMA approval is a great achievement for our... Read more
28-May-2013
Vineyard spraying – caught port-side spray boom on powerline and damaged it. Landed safely in nearby sports field with no further damage... Read more
3-Aug-2012Source: Aero Dynamix
Aero Dynamix announces the delivery of certified NVG cockpit upgrades for three MD500 helicopters owned by a Latin American military operation. The NVG-equipped helicopters will be used primarily as training assets for night vision operations. The NVG upgrades encompass internal NVIS avionics modifications, edge lit panels, instrument overlays and all other internal and external illuminated... Read more
11-Feb-2012Source: Uniflight
Uniflight, LLC of Grand Prairie, Texas is very pleased to announce the award of a multi-aircraft contract by the US Government for the cockpit upgrade and Night Vision Goggle (NVG)-compatible conversion of MD500 helicopters. “We are very excited to have been selected for this project,†stated Uniflight’s President David Horton. “We look forward to modernizing... Read more
21-Dec-2011
Clipped wires and landed with minimal damage to helicopter. Owner of field stated that weather was very foggy and he thought the pilot was making a precautionary landing for the weather and did not see the wires.... Read more
24-Nov-2011Source: Wysong Enterprises
Wysong Enterprises, Inc., (Wysong) announced today that they delivered the third of four refurbished MD500D helicopters to AIR2, LLC (AIR2). The refurbishment work included rewiring the entire airframe, installation of a new avionics package, sheet metal repairs including panel replacement, window replacement, and custom painting of the interior and exterior of the aircraft. “This is the... Read more
2-Nov-2011
Emergency landing on a mountain during an annual Hoguk military exercise Wednesday, killing one army officer and injuring another... Read more
27-Oct-2011
During powerline maintenance flight, p[ilot made emergency field landing. Skids broken, tail boom sliced, main blades ripped off. Pilot to hospital... Read more
27-Sep-2011
Skid struck powerline on take off and landed immediately without further incident... Read more
21-Sep-2011Source: Phoenix Heliparts
Phoenix Heliparts and Aspen Avionics, manufacturer of the innovative Evolution Flight Display System, are preparing to receive an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the installation of Aspen’s H-series Primary Flight Displays (PFD) and Multi-function Flight Displays (MFD) in the international fleet of MD500 helicopters. Aspen’s H-series PFD and MFD systems are designed and manufactured... Read more
14-Sep-2011Source: FDC/aerofilter
FDC/aerofilter is pleased to announce that the service life for the MD Helicopters MD500 series and MD600 inlet barrier filter elements has been increased to 4500 hours, with no limitation on the number of cleanings. In addition, the recommended service interval has been increased to 300 hours. The FAA recently approved a revision to FDC/aerofilter’s... Read more
14-Sep-2011Source: Onboard Systems
Onboard Systems, a leading provider of innovative helicopter cargo hook equipment, announced that its updated attach point kit for the MD500 & 600 aircraft has been certified by the FAA and is available for purchase. Onboard has also submitted the attach point kit to Transport Canada and EASA for certification in Canada and Europe, respectively.... Read more
2-Aug-2011Source: StandardAero
StandardAero has appointed Phoenix Heliparts of Mesa, Ariz. as a StandardAero Authorized Support Center for Rolls Royce Model 250 engines as installed on MD500 helicopters. StandardAero clients can now obtain engine repair & overhaul (R&O) services contracted through Phoenix’s facilities in Arizona, creating a one-stop shop for MD500 helicopter operators with Rolls Royce M250 engines.... Read more
4-Jul-2011
Pilot Paula Huckleberry, 61, was flying to McGrath with two passengers — 21-year-old Scott Stevenson of Idaho and 39-year-old Chris Fontes of Arizona ... Read more
27-Jun-2011
Tipped backwards and fell off elevated platform while engine was running... Read more
3-Jun-2011
During a flight with two occupants on board, the helicopter collided with terrain and minor injuries were sustained. They activated a search beacon and were picked up by the Snowy Hydro SouthCare Rescue Helicopter... Read more
31-May-2011Source: Flightglobal
AgustaWestland subsidiary PZL Swidnik will deliver four W-3A Sokol transport helicopters to the Philippines by November this year, with another four in the second quarter of 2012. The air force is also contemplating major avionics upgrades to its MD 520 light attack helicopters.... Read more
24-May-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Van Horn Aviation, the manufacturer of helicopter rotor blades, is expanding its presence in Tempe (Arizona) with the purchase of a new facility four times the size of its existing location. The move from a leased unit near Rural and Broadway roads is to a 23,000 sq.ft unit it is purchasing near Elliott Road and... Read more
23-Apr-2011
Conducting VFR spraying operations when it struck the top of a tree during a turn. The pilot’s vision was affected by windshield glare from the rising sun. The lower chin bubble windshield was shattered and the mount for the anti-torque control pedals was broken. The helicopter landed without further event. CADAORS ref 2011P0595... Read more
13-Apr-2011Source: Van Horn Aviation
Rotor blade manufacturer Van Horn Aviation (VHA) successfully completed a series of ground and flight tests of its composite MD 500 main rotor blades during a four-hour test session at the MD Helicopters Inc. (MDHI) facility in Mesa, Arizona aboard a MD 530F® test aircraft. According to VHA president James R. Van Horn, the April... Read more
15-Mar-2011Source: EMTEQ
EMTEQ will begin delivery of FC Exterior Lighting to be installed on MD Helicopters’ MD 900 and MD 500 series helicopter production programs in 2Q2011. Lighting for the MD 600 series helicopter will follow later this year. MD Helicopters selected EMTEQ to design and manufacture LED exterior lighting provisions including dual mode anti-collision, position and... Read more
8-Mar-2011
Press report states “tail boom separated”... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Garmin
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced that MD Helicopters, a leading manufacturer of commercial and military helicopters, has selected the G500H as an optional avionics package for the MD series helicopters. The G500H, is a certified, all-glass avionics system designed specifically for the... Read more
8-Feb-2011
Ditched into reservoir after loss of power; 2 occupants safe... Read more
4-Feb-2011
Helicopter working on stringing new powerlines. One serious injury, one “minor to moderate” injury.... Read more
27-Jan-2011
2 seriously injured, 1 minor injuries... Read more
11-Dec-2010Source: Columbus Dispatch
The pilot of the 12-year-old 500E sold last year to Versatile Helicopters, of Chemainus, British Columbia, was forced to make an emergency landing following engine failure, the company said in court papers filed yesterday in U.S. District Court.... Read more
29-Nov-2010Source: Arabian Aerospace
Saudi has previously confirmed a requirement for 190 helicopters but it had previously been expected that these would be for the Royal Saudi Air Force.... Read more
18-Nov-2010Source: MD Helicopters
Mesa, Arizona, November 18, 2010… MD Helicopters, Inc (MDHI) joins with the Houston Police Air Support Division in celebrating it 40th anniversary. The Air Support Division has a fleet of 10 MD 500E Helicopters. Equipped with current technology (including FLIR Systems, spotlights and video downlink) HPD air crews provide fast response times and critical ‘aerial... Read more
17-Nov-2010Source: MD Helicopters
Mesa, Arizona, November 16, 2010… MD Helicopters, Inc (MDHI) joins with the Wichita (KS) Police Department Air Section in celebrating its 40th anniversary. The WPD Air Section is one of the original 13 charter members of “Operation Sky Knight,” the first formal police helicopter patrol program in the United States. The program was initially launched... Read more
12-Nov-2010
Damaged during operation to clean insulators of a transmission line... Read more
30-Oct-2010
The helicopter was flying for the Wing County Power Line Services. 4POB, 1 fatal (later named as Gary L. Bland, 52, from Georgia) and 3 to Ruby Memorial Hospital with unknown injuries... Read more
15-Sep-2010Source: Pittsburgh Live
Refers to fatal accident 22-Jul-09 N61735 MD Helicopters MD369D Wharton Township, US-Pennsylvania... Read more
15-Sep-2010Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a new contract for overhaul and repair services on the Rolls-Royce (RR) 250 model engines for the City of Houston’s Police Department Air Support Division; an organization that recently celebrated its 40thyear of service. Under the terms of the agreement,... Read more
18-Aug-2010Source: Aeronautical Accessories
Aeronautical Accessories, Inc., an affiliate of Bell Helicopter, is offering special incentive pricing on its line of Wire Strike Protection Systems® (WSPS®). The accessory manufacturer has cable cutting kits available for many helicopter models and is currently offering the MD 500E, 520N, 530FF WSPS kits for a reduced price of $15,995. “At Aeronautical Accessories, we... Read more
8-Aug-2010
Crashed and burst into flames while taking part in a CIS competition in helicopter sports. The 74-year-old pilot was performing a loop-the-loop but didn’t have enough height as he came out of the manoeuvre... Read more
29-Jul-2010Source: MD Helicopters
Mesa, Arizona, July 28, 2010… On June 29, MD Helicopters delivered a brand new MD 500E to the Hawaii County Fire Department. The Department covers 4000 square miles and operates approximately 300 missions a year, with half fire and half rescue. The unit flies 1000 hours a year. The new MD 500E will replace an... Read more
