Inside MD Helicopters: Ryan Weeks on Support, Service & Strategy

In this episode recorded at MD Helicopters' headquarters in Mesa, Arizona, Editor Gideon Ewers sits down with Ryan Weeks, CEO and President of MD Helicopters, for an insightful conversation on leadership, innovation, and the future of rotorcraft support.

With a distinguished career spanning multiple Fortune 500 companies and industries, Ryan brings a wealth of strategic experience to his role at MD Helicopters. In this episode, he discusses the company’s renewed focus on aftermarket products and services—including spares, repairs and overhauls (R&O), upgrades, and customer support—and how these priorities are driving operational readiness and value for MD operators worldwide.

Tune in to hear Ryan’s vision for MD Helicopters, the evolving needs of the industry from rotor system enhancements and brake redesigns and what’s next in the rotorcraft support landscape.