Aero IDAG has been appointed as an authorised service centre for MD Helicopters. The appointment expanded factory-backed support for MD operators across Central and Eastern Europe and reflected Aero IDAG’s experience with MD airframes including the MD 902 Explorer and MD 500 and 530 series helicopters.

“Expanding localised, OEM quality support is central to MD Helicopters’ aftermarket strategy,” says Daniel Searcy, VP aftermarket and supply chain at MD Helicopters LLC. “Aero IDAG’s proven track record with MD platforms its strong civil and military approvals and its central location in Budapest enable us to respond faster and more effectively to operators throughout the region.”

“For many years, our team has supported MD Helicopters operators,” says Zoltán Ozolli, director at Aero IDAG Kft. “Becoming an MD authorised service centre is a natural next step and a strong vote of confidence in our team. Our priority is to keep MD operators flying safely, reliably and with full satisfaction in the platform.”

As an authorised service centre, Aero IDAG provides support for the MD 902 Explorer and MD 500 520 and 530 series helicopters. Services include the supply of genuine MD Helicopters spare parts and approved consumables line base and heavy maintenance repair and overhaul aircraft upgrades such as avionics and performance enhancements fleet management technical consulting secure helicopter storage and coordination of logistics and import and export formalities.

The company holds multiple civilian and military approvals and operates under ISO 9001:2015 and NATO AQAP 2110 quality management systems. It supports several helicopter platforms including MD Helicopters 500 530 and 902 series and Airbus models allowing mixed fleets to be maintained at a single site.