EASA approves max gross weight increase for MD900/902 Explorer

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MD902 Explorer of Gulf Helicopters in the static display at the Dubai Air Show 2013

MD Helicopters announces that EASA has approved an increased maximum gross weight of 6,770 pounds for the MD 900/902 Explorer. The FAA previously approved this increase in March 2013.

The MD 900/902 Explorer entered service in 1994 and nearly 50 percent of the global MD900/902 Explorer fleet is used in EMS, law enforcement and parapublic services in Europe.

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Lynn Tilton, owner and CEO of MD Helicopters said: “We couldn’t be more pleased that this certification is finally complete for our European customers.”

“We couldn’t be more pleased that this certification is finally complete for our European customers.”

“Since the FAA granted this capabilities enhancement in 2013, many of our operators have seen an increase in the already impressive mission versatility of this aircraft. It is long overdue, and I am pleased that our European Community customers can now benefit from the same certification,” added Tilton.

The MD900/902 is powered by two Pratt and Whitney Canada PW207E engines and is fitted with a NOTAR, no tail rotor system.

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