MD Helicopters has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to supporting the Saudi Arabia Ministry of National Guard (SANG) through a renewed Aviation Support Program Services (SANG) contract for the Kingdom’s fleet of 12 MD 530F training helicopters.

 The multi-year Foreign Military Sales agreement expands MDH’s direct sustainment role supporting the fleet and includes comprehensive program management, engineering support, spare parts supply, repair and overhaul services, and field service support.

The contract builds upon MDH’s established technical and logistical support relationship with SANG and further strengthens the company’s position as the primary source of OEM expertise and lifecycle support for the aircraft.

In addition to supporting SANG’s MD 530F training fleet, this redefined ASPS contract expands MDH’s material support capabilities to additional foreign military customers operating MD platforms within the region. Under the FMS agreement, MDH is providing spare parts support and repair services to multiple regional operators, improving fleet readiness and sustainment responsiveness through direct OEM access. This same high-quality, factory-backed support is available worldwide to any qualifying customer through the FMS process, offering a proven pathway for international operators to access OEM sustainment for their MD fleets.

As the aircraft manufacturer, MDH provides the engineering authority, technical data, supply chain access, and platform knowledge required to sustain and optimize operational readiness across the MD fleet. Through the ASPS program, MDH personnel work directly alongside operators and maintainers to deliver responsive support tailored to mission and training requirements.

“Effective sustainment begins with OEM knowledge and direct platform expertise,” said Ryan Weeks, President of MD Helicopters. “This contract reflects MD Helicopters’ continued commitment to providing customers in the region with the engineering, logistics, and field support necessary to maintain high aircraft availability and long-term operational success.”