MD Helicopters has added Helint of Nairobi, Kenya, to its network of authorized service centers (ASC), making if the first such MRO Helint becomes the first MD Helicopters ASC in the East African region.

Helint boasts what it calls a proven record of expertise and capabilities. Its clientele includes organizations such as the Kenya Defence Force and the anti-poaching MDH aircraft operation in Tanzania.

“This collaboration between Helint and MD Helicopters underscores a shared commitment to delivering superior service and support to MDH operators in the East African region,” said MD Helicopters president and CEO Brad Pedersen.

Helint will offer after-sales support, aircraft maintenance, and OEM spare parts and accessories. Its team includes personnel with prior experience servicing MDH aircraft while serving in the Kenya Defence Force.

“Africa is an emerging and fast-growing market,” noted Helint managing director Mandeep Osahan. “With this synergy between Helint and MD Helicopters, our customers will be able to receive an improved customer experience through locally available MRO services and after-sales support at our dedicated and state-of-the-art facility located at Wilson Airport in Nairobi.”