MD Helicopters to collaborate with Able Aerospace

MD Helicopters (MDH) has announced its collaboration with Able Aerospace Services to provide expanded repairs on major components used in the repair and overhaul of MDH gearboxes and hub assemblies.

This partnership is one of the steps MDH is taking to improve aftermarket support for its operators in the military, law enforcement and other sectors.

It will allow MDH to reduce its overhaul costs and prices by repairing and refurbishing corroded or pitted parts.

It will also increase MDH’s availability of reconditioned assemblies and exchange units, and allow MDH to return specific serial numbers back to customers sooner.

“Able Aerospace specializes in rotorcraft component refurbishment, they have a long history of supporting MD Helicopters, and they are located just a few miles away in Mesa, Arizona, which makes working together very convenient and efficient,” said Ryan Weeks, MD Helicopters’ Vice President, Aftermarket Sales and Support. “Able’s expanded repairs for main rotor hubs and gearboxes will significantly reduce the time and cost of repairing and overhauling those assemblies.”

Travis Tyler, Vice President and General Manager of Able Aerospace Services, added: “Able’s commitment to high quality and component reliability, combined with our innovative, cost-effective repair and development of overhaul solutions provide an unmatched value to our customers. We look forward to the opportunity to support MD Helicopters and their customers.”