McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems have reported brisk business with a trio of orders for the MD Explorer worth around $20million.
Communications manager Kenneth Jensen reported two aircraft were sold to Tomen Corporation in Japan and one to Heli-Fly for delivery to Luxembourg Air Rescue.
While confirming the status of total orders on his mobile phone at the Flight Daily News office, he was advised of another order for five Explorers, three firm and eight options, for the Puerto Rican national police force.
The Japan aircraft, ordered by the company's distributor, are for an unidentified customer for utility operation.
The Luxembourg Air Rescue aircraft makes it the launch customer for the advanced version of the MD Explorer 902 air medical helicopter in Europe.
The new helicopter, which will feature greater power and range and will receive Category A performance certification, is expected to be certificated by the FAA late this summer.
The latest business brings total orders for the twin-turbine helicopter to 24 purchase and options.
Source: Flight Daily News
