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HeliService Powerline Solutions Expands Fleet with Purchase of New MD 530F Helicopter
U.S. Helicopter Safety Team Names FAA’s Wayne Fry as Government Cochair
Wayne Fry, FAA flight standards division manager for general aviation safety assurance, has been named the new government cochair of the United States Helicopter Safety Team (
www.ushst.org). The USHST was formed in 2013 as a regional partner within the International Helicopter Safety Team (now the Vertical Aviation Safety Team, VAST, https://vast. aero/) to lead a government and industry cooperative effort to promote safety and work to reduce civil helicopter accidents and fatalities.
From the DFW Metroplex, Fry oversees nine General Aviation offices with an emphasis on helicopter operations. He is a 25- year veteran of the FAA, holding management positions in the Flight Standards Regional Offices in Seattle and Fort Worth, in the Flight Standards District Offices in Oklahoma City, Houston and Baton Rouge, and in the Aircraft Maintenance Division in Washington, D.C.
Prior to his service in the FAA, Fry worked for 17 years for oil and gas industry helicopter operator Air Logistics in the areas of maintenance and quality assurance.
“It is great to see Wayne stepping back up as the USHST Government Cochair. Having held this position previously, he never really disconnected from the team; he remains a firm advocate for safety and is well placed to take back this leadership role,” said Nick Mayhew, USHST industry cochair.
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MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) recently announced that HeliService LLC of Apopka, Florida, has signed a purchase agreement for an MD 530F helicopter. HeliService Powerline Solutions currently operates six MDH aircraft (MD 500D, MD 500E, MD 530F) that support construction, maintenance, inspection, and emergency response services in different sectors, including utility, energy, and construction.
“The purchase of a new MD 530F supports the growth and modernization of our fleet, reducing risk, improving safety, and increasing operational performance,” says Ben Williams, president of HeliService Powerline Solutions. “This allows our helicopters to stay airborne completing mission-critical services our clients expect.” The new MD 530F helicopter will be delivered this year (2023).
The MD 530F helicopter is a five-blade, single RR250-C30 engine, four-passenger, single-pilot capable, multipurpose aircraft specifically designed to deliver increased operational capabilities, greater mission versatility, and superior performance. Outfitted with an advanced glass cockpit design, the 530F supports maximum visibility for the pilot and co- pilot. Using the latest display technology, the pilot maintains the ability to manage navigation, communication, and aircraft systems.
HeliService’s 530F will also come equipped with specialized mission equipment that includes a Recoil auxiliary tank, wire strike protection, and OnBoard dual cargo hook.
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