MD Helicopters (MDH) has signed a 5-year, US$19 million support contract with the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) to provide spare parts, repair and overhaul services, and in-country technical and logistical support for SANG’s 12-strong MD530F helicopter flight training fleet. The contract is for a base year plus four additional option years. Under the terms of the $19 million contract, MDH will supply a field service representative and logistics technician in Saudi Arabia to support fleet maintenance and parts management. Additionally, the contract provides aircraft materials to maintain the current fleet.
“The Saudi Arabian National Guard is a long-time MD customer, and it is our privilege to be their preferred partner for ensuring timely and cost-effective maintenance of the fleet,” explained Ryan Weeks, President of MD Helicopters. “By working directly with MD, SANG will experience increased responsiveness, faster turn times, and higher quality work, which translates into time and money savings.”
MD will provide direct support for the aircraft, which will improve maintenance and parts acquisition while reducing costs and downtime. The in-person subject matter expertise and assistance with materials will allow SANG to be more responsive and available for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The contract is already underway, MD staff are already on location providing support, and over $1 million of spare parts will be delivered this month.
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