MD HELICOPTERS DELIVERS NEW MD 600N with ADVANCED, FAA-CERTIFIED ALL-GLASS COCKPIT Authorized Sales Representative Sapura Aero Accepts New, Multi-Mission MD 600N

MD HELICOPTERS DELIVERS NEW MD 600N with ADVANCED, FAA-CERTIFIED ALL-GLASS COCKPIT Authorized Sales Representative Sapura Aero Accepts New, Multi-Mission MD 600N

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MD HELICOPTERS DELIVERS NEW MD 600N WITH ADVANCED, FAA-CERTIFIED ALL-GLASS COCKPIT Authorized Sales Representative Sapura Aero accepts new, multi-mission MD 600N The new MD 600N features an integrated all-glass cockpit; utility/personnel transport & single-patient EMS capability Mesa, Ariz., October 17, 2017 – MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announces the delivery of a new MD 600N to its Subang, Malaysia- based sales agent, Sapura Aero. Configured with the company’s upgraded FAA type-certified all- glass cockpit, this MD 600N also features single-patient EMS interior from Air Ambulance Technology (AAT). “I am proud to deliver this exquisite aircraft to our partners at Sapura Aero, and am excited about the growth that this delivery will inspire in the region,” said Lynn Tilton, Chief Executive Officer for MD Helicopters. “We have an excellent relationship with the Sapura team built on a shared commitment to operational and organizational excellence. With this delivery complete, I am confident we will move forward with a focus on rapid expansion and excellence in customer experiences.” Type-Certified Glass Cockpit At the 2017 HAI Heli-Expo in Dallas, Texas, MD Helicopters announced their commitment to deliver FAA- certified all-glass cockpits to the company’s full range of single- and twin-engine aircraft. In June of this year the company announced it had completed all FAA certification requirements for the MD 600N cockpit upgrade. On July 26, 2017, the type certification was granted. MDHI’s single-engine all-glass cockpit features: Howell Instruments Electronic Flight Instrument System Garmin G500 (GDU620) PFD/MFD Garmin GTN 650 Touchscreen NAV/COM/GPS L-3 ESI 500 Electronic Standby Instrument Flexible, Multi-Function Cabin Design Renowned for its ergonomic, modular interior design, the MD 600N has the flexibility to support up to six (6) different cabin configurations. This aircraft was delivered with the ability to effortlessly transition 4555 E. MCDOWELL ROAD, MESA, AZ 85215 MDHELICOPTERS.COM between three (3) of these options in order to meet its anticipated mission requirements for utility/personnel transport and Emergency Medical/Air Ambulance Services. Utility/Transport In its utility/personnel transport configuration, the MD 600N cabin features seating for up to five (5) via a 3- passenger front bench and two (2) aft-mounted club seats. The front bench can be installed either forward or aft-facing to ensure optimal passenger comfort. EMS/Air Ambulance When configured for EMS/air ambulance operation, the MD 600N features a single-patient transport Air Ambulance Technologies interior equipped with a state-of-the-art monitor/defibrillator, ventilator, suction unit, and 2x 5L 200 bar Oxygen cylinder, to treat and monitor the patient. Sapura Aero has been an authorized MDHI sales & service representative since 2015. As an authorized sales representative serving the South East Asian countries (ASEAN) of Malaysia, Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, Sapura Aero offers the full range of MDHI’s commercial helicopter products as well as the optional equipment and accessories to support them. MEDIA ASSETS: A short (0:58) video of the new MD 600N is available here. A selection of high resolution images of this aircraft can be found here. ### About MD Helicopters, Inc. MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI), a woman-owned, small business, is a leading manufacturer of commercial, military, law enforcement and air-rescue helicopters. The MDHI family of rotorcraft is world renowned for its value, versatility and performance, and includes the twin-engine MD 902 Explorer, the MD 530F Cayuse Warrior Light Scout Attack Helicopter, the new MD530G Attack helicopter, and a single-engine commercial fleet that includes the MD 600N, MD 520N, MD 500E and MD 530F. The innovative NOTAR® system for anti-torque control with no tail rotor – a key feature of the MD 902, MD 600N and MD 520N – is used exclusively by MD Helicopters to provide safer, quieter performance and confined-area access capability. For more information about MDHI, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn, or visit www.mdhelicopters.com. About Sapura Aero SDN BHD Sapura Aero, an Integrated Private Aviation Services Provider, operates out of our home base of Subang (WMSA) and Senai (WMKJ), we operate licensed unscheduled charter, offer aircraft management, ground handling and provide significant number of aircraft parking. We endeavor to deliver an end-to-end private aviation experience by managing the whole business aviation lifecycle. For more information about Sapura Aero, visit http://www.sapura-aero.com. Contact: Amy Romano Director, Marketing & Communications MD Helicopters, Inc. E: [email protected] M: 480.244.3027 D: 480.346.6344 .

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