MD Helicopters helicopters
79 MD Helicopters aircraft on charter in the US, with 37 licensed operators. See every model, who flies it and get a price for your trip.
- Models
- 3
- Aircraft in the US
- 79
- Operators in the US
- 37
- Founded
- 1984
MD Helicopters at a glance
MD Helicopters is an American aircraft maker, founded in 1984, based in Mesa. 79 of its aircraft fly on charter in the US, across 3 models.
We track 3 MD Helicopters models on charter: helicopters. Across the 12 countries we serve, 111 fly on charter in 3 countries. Outside the US, the most fly in Canada (25) and Switzerland (7).
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 the US
Counts for the US from the FAA Part 135 list (9 November 2026). The other columns use each country's own list, cited at the foot of the page.
| Model | Type | In the US | Operators | Most flown elsewhere | Worldwide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD 500 / 530 (Hughes 369) | Helicopter | 68 | 31 | Canada 22, Switzerland 4 | 94 |
| MD 902 Explorer | Helicopter | 6 | 4 | Canada 3, Switzerland 3 | 12 |
| MD 600N | Helicopter | 5 | 3 | None | 5 |
Where MD Helicopters aircraft fly on charter
111 MD Helicopters aircraft fly on charter in 3 of the 12 countries we serve. Below: the US and the 2 countries where the most fly.
37 operators, 3 models. Most common: MD 500 (68), MD 902 Explorer (6) and MD 600N (5).
9 operators, 2 models. Most common: MD 500 (22) and MD 902 Explorer (3).
MD Helicopters in Canada →2 operators, 2 models. Most common: MD 500 (4) and MD 902 Explorer (3).
MD Helicopters in Switzerland →Who flies MD Helicopters aircraft in the US?
37 licensed charter operators on the FAA Part 135 list (9 November 2026) fly 79 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?+
79, flown by 37 operators on the FAA Part 135 list (9 November 2026). The most common models are the MD 500 (68), 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 31 more.
Where else do MD Helicopters aircraft fly on charter?+
111 fly on charter across 3 countries we serve. Outside the US, the most fly in Canada (25) and Switzerland (7).
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
- FAA: Part 135 operators and aircraft list
- Canadian Transportation Agency: air carrier licences (11 September 2026), with Transport Canada's Canadian Civil Aircraft Register
- FOCA (Switzerland): lists of air operator certificate holders (aeroplanes 10 June 2026, helicopters 28 July 2026)
The US: the FAA Part 135 list (9 November 2026). Canada: the CTA register of air licences (11 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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