MD Helicopters helicopters
3 MD Helicopters models on charter lists in India, the US and the UK. In the US: 80 aircraft with 38 operators.
- Models
- 3
- Aircraft in the US
- 80
- Operators in the US
- 38
- Founded
- 1984
MD Helicopters at a glance
MD Helicopters is an American aircraft maker, founded in 1984, based in Mesa. 80 of its aircraft fly on charter in the US, across 3 models.
We track 3 MD Helicopters models on the charter lists of India, the US and the UK: helicopters. India has 0 aircraft with 0 operators; the US has 80 aircraft with 38 operators; the UK has 0 aircraft with 0 operators.
Earlier names and brands. Hughes Helicopters: Designer of the Hughes 369, the MD 500 series.
MD Helicopters helicopters
3 models, most flown in the US first.
Every MD Helicopters model on charter in India, the US and the UK
Aircraft counts from the DGCA non-scheduled operator list (31 August 2026), the FAA Part 135 list (2 September 2026) and the CAA Air Operator Certificate list (5 October 2026). Seats and build years are from Indian registrations.
| Model | Type | In the US | In India | In the UK | Seats in India | Built (India) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD 500 / 530 (Hughes 369) | Helicopter | 69 | 0 | 0 | Not listed | Not listed |
| MD 902 Explorer | Helicopter | 6 | 0 | 0 | Not listed | Not listed |
| MD 600N | Helicopter | 5 | 0 | 0 | Not listed | Not listed |
Where MD Helicopters aircraft fly on charter
No MD Helicopters aircraft on the DGCA non-scheduled operator list today.
MD Helicopters in India →38 operators, 3 models. Most common: MD 500 (69), MD 902 Explorer (6) and MD 600N (5).
No MD Helicopters aircraft on the CAA Air Operator Certificate list today.
MD Helicopters in the UK →Who flies MD Helicopters aircraft in the US?
38 licensed charter operators on the FAA Part 135 list (2 September 2026) fly 80 MD Helicopters aircraft. Biggest fleets first.
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 the US 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 the US?+
80, flown by 38 operators on the FAA Part 135 list (2 September 2026). The most common models are the MD 500 (69), the MD 902 Explorer (6) and the MD 600N (5).
Which charter operators fly MD Helicopters aircraft in the US?+
Temsco Helicopters (11), Airborne Aviation (9), Windward Aviation (6), Brim Equipment Leasing (5), Heliservice (5) and Bering Air (3), and 32 more.
What types of aircraft does MD Helicopters make?+
On the charter lists we track, MD Helicopters has 3 models: 3 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 the US 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
- DGCA (India): non-scheduled operator permits
- FAA: Part 135 operators and aircraft list
- UK CAA: Air Operator Certificate holders
Fleet lists: India 31 August 2026, US 2 September 2026, UK 5 October 2026. Counts cover aircraft on charter operator certificates only, not privately owned aircraft.
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