AMC Aviation of Egypt has placed the launch order for the McDonnell Douglas MD-90-30ER (extended range), with a contract for two aircraft.
The MD-90ER features increased maximum take-off weight (MTOW) and additional fuel tanks, to boost range to over 4,000km (2,200nm).
Compared to the standard MD-90, the ER's MTOW is increased by 5,450kg, to 76,270kg. This makes the aircraft some 900kg heavier than the increased-gross-weight -30 delivered to Great China Airlines in late March (Flight International 26 March-1 April,P13).
The Egyptian aircraft, to be delivered in August this year and October 1998, will be operated in a one-class 170-seat layout from bases in Luxor and Hurgada.
MDC says that the aircraft will feature the same strengthened wing structure, landing gear and flap mechanism introduced on the Great China MD-90, as well as the two auxiliary fuel tanks which are located in the aft section of the forward cargo hold.
Source: Flight International
