MD Helicopters helicopters
7 MD Helicopters aircraft on charter in Switzerland, with 2 licensed operators. See every model, who flies it and get a price for your trip.
- Models
- 3
- Aircraft in Switzerland
- 7
- Operators in Switzerland
- 2
- Founded
- 1984
MD Helicopters at a glance
MD Helicopters is an American aircraft maker, founded in 1984, based in Mesa. 7 of its aircraft fly on charter in Switzerland, 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 Switzerland, the most fly in the US (80) and Canada (25).
Earlier names and brands. Hughes Helicopters: Designer of the Hughes 369, the MD 500 series.
MD Helicopters helicopters
2 models, most flown in Switzerland first.
Every MD Helicopters model on charter in Switzerland
Counts for Switzerland from the FOCA lists of AOC holders (28 July 2026). The other columns use each country's own list, cited at the foot of the page.
| Model | Type | In Switzerland | Operators | Most flown elsewhere | Worldwide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD 500 / 530 (Hughes 369) | Helicopter | 4 | 2 | US 69, Canada 22 | 95 |
| MD 902 Explorer | Helicopter | 3 | 1 | US 6, Canada 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: Switzerland and the 2 countries where the most fly.
2 operators, 2 models. Most common: MD 500 (4) 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 →9 operators, 2 models. Most common: MD 500 (22) and MD 902 Explorer (3).
MD Helicopters in Canada →Who flies MD Helicopters aircraft in Switzerland?
2 licensed charter operators on the FOCA lists of AOC holders (28 July 2026) fly 7 MD Helicopters aircraft. Biggest fleets first.
| Operator | Base | MD Helicopters aircraft | Models | Whole fleet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linth Air Service | Mollis | 5 | 3 × MD 902 Explorer, 2 × MD 500 | 12 |
| Fuchs Helikopter | Schindellegi | 2 | 2 × MD 500 | 10 |
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 Switzerland 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 Switzerland?+
7, flown by 2 operators on the FOCA lists of AOC holders (28 July 2026). The most common models are the MD 500 (4) and the MD 902 Explorer (3).
Which charter operators fly MD Helicopters aircraft in Switzerland?+
Linth Air Service (5) and Fuchs Helikopter (2).
Where else do MD Helicopters aircraft fly on charter?+
112 fly on charter across 3 countries we serve. Outside Switzerland, the most fly in the US (80) and Canada (25).
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 Switzerland 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
- FOCA (Switzerland): lists of air operator certificate holders (aeroplanes 10 June 2026, helicopters 28 July 2026)
- FAA: Part 135 operators and aircraft list
- Canadian Transportation Agency: air carrier licences (11 September 2026), with Transport Canada's Canadian Civil Aircraft Register
Switzerland: the FOCA lists of AOC holders (28 July 2026). The US: the FAA Part 135 list (2 September 2026). Canada: the CTA register of air licences (11 September 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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