MD Helicopters helicopters
25 MD Helicopters aircraft on charter in Canada, with 9 licensed operators. See every model, who flies it and get a price for your trip.
- Models
- 3
- Aircraft in Canada
- 25
- Operators in Canada
- 9
- Founded
- 1984
MD Helicopters at a glance
MD Helicopters is an American aircraft maker, founded in 1984, based in Mesa. 25 of its aircraft fly on charter in Canada, across 2 models.
We track 3 MD Helicopters models on charter: helicopters. Across the 12 countries we serve, 112 fly on charter in 3 countries. Outside Canada, the most fly in the US (80) and Switzerland (7).
Earlier names and brands. Hughes Helicopters: Designer of the Hughes 369, the MD 500 series.
MD Helicopters helicopters
2 models, most flown in Canada first.
Every MD Helicopters model on charter in Canada
Counts for Canada from the CTA register of air licences (11 September 2026). The other columns use each country's own list, cited at the foot of the page.
| Model | Type | In Canada | Operators | Most flown elsewhere | Worldwide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD 500 / 530 (Hughes 369) | Helicopter | 22 | 8 | US 69, Switzerland 4 | 95 |
| MD 902 Explorer | Helicopter | 3 | 2 | US 6, Switzerland 3 | 12 |
Where MD Helicopters aircraft fly on charter
112 MD Helicopters aircraft fly on charter in 3 of the 12 countries we serve. Below: Canada and the 2 countries where the most fly.
9 operators, 2 models. Most common: MD 500 (22) and MD 902 Explorer (3).
38 operators, 3 models. Most common: MD 500 (69), MD 902 Explorer (6) and MD 600N (5).
MD Helicopters in the US →2 operators, 2 models. Most common: MD 500 (4) and MD 902 Explorer (3).
MD Helicopters in Switzerland →Who flies MD Helicopters aircraft in Canada?
9 licensed charter operators on the CTA register of air licences (11 September 2026) fly 25 MD Helicopters aircraft. Biggest fleets first.
| Operator | Base | MD Helicopters aircraft | Models | Whole fleet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanview Helicopters | Powell River | 5 | 5 × MD 500 | 5 |
| Kestrel Helicopters | Parksville | 4 | 4 × MD 500 | 6 |
| Bighorn Helicopters | Cranbrook | 3 | 3 × MD 500 | 8 |
| Heli Source | Red Deer | 3 | 3 × MD 500 | 25 |
| Vortex Helicorp | St-Jean-De-Matha | 3 | 2 × MD 500, 1 × MD 902 Explorer | 3 |
| West Coast Helicopters Maintenance and Contracting | Port Mcneill | 3 | 3 × MD 500 | 21 |
| Ascent Helicopters | Parksville | 2 | 2 × MD 902 Explorer | 22 |
| Hunter Helicopters | Langley | 1 | 1 × MD 500 | 5 |
| Yukon Helicopters | Winnipeg | 1 | 1 × MD 500 | 1 |
Altivo Jets is an independent broker, not affiliated with MD Helicopters or these operators. We ask them for availability and price on your dates and book with the operator named on your quote.
Tell us the trip. We check the MD Helicopters aircraft on charter in Canada and reply with an all-in price, around the clock.
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MD Helicopters: questions, answered
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Ask a specialistHow many MD Helicopters aircraft are on charter in Canada?+
25, flown by 9 operators on the CTA register of air licences (11 September 2026). The most common models are the MD 500 (22) and the MD 902 Explorer (3).
Which charter operators fly MD Helicopters aircraft in Canada?+
Oceanview Helicopters (5), Kestrel Helicopters (4), Bighorn Helicopters (3), Heli Source (3), Vortex Helicorp (3) and West Coast Helicopters Maintenance and Contracting (3), and 3 more.
Where else do MD Helicopters aircraft fly on charter?+
112 fly on charter across 3 countries we serve. Outside Canada, the most fly in the US (80) and Switzerland (7).
What types of aircraft does MD Helicopters make?+
On the charter lists we track, MD Helicopters has 3 models: 2 helicopters.
Where is MD Helicopters from?+
MD Helicopters is an American aircraft maker, founded in 1984, based in Mesa.
Can I charter a MD Helicopters helicopter through Altivo?+
Yes. Tell us the route, dates and passengers. We ask the licensed operators flying MD Helicopters aircraft in Canada for availability and price, and book the one you choose with the operator named on your quote.
Where these figures come from
- Wikipedia: MD Helicopters
- Wikidata
- MD Helicopters website
- Canadian Transportation Agency: air carrier licences (11 September 2026), with Transport Canada's Canadian Civil Aircraft Register
- FAA: Part 135 operators and aircraft list
- FOCA (Switzerland): lists of air operator certificate holders (aeroplanes 10 June 2026, helicopters 28 July 2026)
Canada: the CTA register of air licences (11 September 2026). The US: the FAA Part 135 list (2 September 2026). Switzerland: the FOCA lists of AOC holders (28 July 2026). Worldwide totals add up the lists of all 12 countries we serve. Counts cover aircraft on charter operator certificates only, not privately owned aircraft.
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