McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems has reported brisk business, with a trio of orders worth around $20 million for the MD Explorer.
Communications manager Kenneth Jensen delivered news of orders for two aircraft 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 eight Explorers, three firm eight options, for the Puerto Rican national police force.
The Japanese aircraft are for an unidentified customer for utility operation.
The Luxembourg Air Rescue order 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 in late summer this year.
Source: Flight Daily News
