EPISODE 14

Host 

RotorHub International Editor, Gideon Ewers

Guest 

Ryan Weeks, President and CEO of MD Helicopters

In this episode recorded at MD Helicopters’ headquarters in Mesa, Arizona, Editor Gideon Ewers sits down with Ryan Weeks for an insightful conversation on leadership, innovation, and the future of rotorcraft support.

With a distinguished career spanning multiple Fortune 500 companies and industries, Ryan brings a wealth of strategic experience to his role at MD Helicopters. In this episode, he discusses the company’s renewed focus on aftermarket products and services—including spares, repairs and overhauls (R&O), upgrades, and customer support—and how these priorities are driving operational readiness and value for MD operators worldwide.

Tune in to hear Ryan’s vision for MD Helicopters, the evolving needs of public safety aviation, and what’s next in the rotorcraft support landscape.

This episode was brought to you by RotorHub International, the only international media portfolio dedicated to the civil and parapublic rotorcraft industry. For any enquiries on the podcast, contact Host and Editor Gideon Ewers.

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