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MD Helicopters expands ASC network in Europe
Skytech Helicopters is MDH's first authorised service centre in the UK and has a collective 100+ years of engineering experience in the rotorcraft space.
Northampton, UK-based Skytech Helicopters is now an MDH authorised service centre.
Read this story in our August 2024 printed issue.

MD Helicopters (MDH) has added Skytech Helicopters as an authorised service centre (ASC) in Northampton. Skytech is the first ASC in the UK and has a collective engineering experience of more than 100 years in the rotorcraft space.

"We continue to deliver on our promise to our customers to reduce response times by increasing and expanding the geographical location of our MDH service providers," says MDH VP of aftermarket service and support Ryan Weeks. "Expanding in Europe is a milestone we are proud to achieve, and we look forward to continuing to grow our service base around the world."

With more than 20 years of experience serving the MDH community, Skytech Helicopters brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the service network. With an emphasis on high quality maintenance, the company has over 7,500sq ft with CAA Part 145 maintenance and accredited with Continuing Airworthiness Management and ARC privileges.

"We have been a longstanding supporter of MD Helicopters and are passionate about the airframe and its loyal customers," says owner Martin Lovell. "We are proud to be the first ASC in the UK and excited to continue our high quality maintenance, service and support for the entire line of MDH products."

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