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The Helicopter PodcastAuthor: Halsey Schider
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Episode #153 - Inside the MD Helicopters Revival with Ryan Weeks - The Helicopter Podcast - Part I
Episode 153
Tuesday, 18 November, 2025
Send us a textWelcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS!In this special crossover episode, host Halsey Schider is joined by Jon Gray of The Hangar Z Podcast and Vertical senior correspondent Brent Bundy for a candid conversation with Ryan Weeks, President and CEO of MD Helicopters.Weeks shares how his lifelong passion for engineering and performance led him from automotive design to aviation leadership — guiding MD through a period of modernization and renewal. From improving the aftermarket supply chain to reinvigorating MD’s legendary aircraft lineup, Weeks offers insight into what it takes to lead a heritage brand into the future.Together, the group dives into the revitalization of the MD 530N, the power-packed Super D20B upgrade, and the enduring legacy of MD’s NOTAR technology — still one of the most distinctive innovations in rotorcraft design.They explore how MD is reconnecting with operators, tackling supply chain hurdles, and positioning itself for long-term growth as it nears its 80th anniversary. Along the way, the discussion touches on mentorship, leadership, and how community and innovation remain at the heart of helicopter aviation.This is more than a technical conversation — it’s a look at how one of the industry’s most iconic names is writing its next chapter.Thank you to our sponsors Precision Aviation Group, Hillsboro Heli Academy and Sellacopter.Listen closely for your chance to win awesome prizes from Heli Life! Throughout 2025, every episode of The Helicopter Podcast will reveal a secret word. Once you catch it, head to contests.verticalhelicasts.com to enter!
