MD Helicopters to provide Saudi Arabian National Guard with MD530F support

MD Helicopters (MDH) has signed a five-year, US$19-million support contract with the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) to provide spare parts, repair and overhaul, and in-country technical and logistical support for SANG’s MD530F helicopter flight training fleet. The contract is for a base year as well as four additional option years.

Under the contract, MDH will supply a field service representative and logistics technician in Saudi Arabia to support fleet maintenance and parts management. Additionally, the contract provides aircraft materials to maintain the current fleet.

Ryan Weeks, President of MD Helicopters, said: “The Saudi Arabian National Guard is a long-time MD customer, and it is our privilege to be their preferred partner for ensuring timely and cost-effective maintenance of the fleet. By working directly with MD, SANG will experience increased responsiveness, faster turn times, and higher quality work, which translates into time and money savings.”

SANG’s MD530F fleet was previously maintained by an in-country contractor. The department requested original equipment manufacturer (OEM) support to increase the maintenance quality and material support.

MD Helicopters recently appointed Weeks as its new President.