First Japan-built airliner in 50 years takes on Boeing and Airbus
A new, long-delayed 88-passenger jet from Japan may finally be the right plane at the right time. More cities in Asia and Europe are seeking to link up with each other and the global air travel network. The Mitsubishi Regional Je began certification flights last month in Moses Lake, Washington, to satisfy that demand. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' new airliner is testing the skies just as rivals are moving to sell off their manufacturing operations for jets with up to 160 seats. Boeing is set to buy 80% of the Embraers commercial operations in a joint venture, while Bombardier last year sold control of its C Series airliner project to Airbus and is exploring “strategic options” for its regional-jet operations. At stake, particularly in the market for jets with fewer seats, is US$135b in sales in the 2 decades through 2037. <br/>
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First Japan-built airliner in 50 years takes on Boeing and Airbus
A new, long-delayed 88-passenger jet from Japan may finally be the right plane at the right time. More cities in Asia and Europe are seeking to link up with each other and the global air travel network. The Mitsubishi Regional Je began certification flights last month in Moses Lake, Washington, to satisfy that demand. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' new airliner is testing the skies just as rivals are moving to sell off their manufacturing operations for jets with up to 160 seats. Boeing is set to buy 80% of the Embraers commercial operations in a joint venture, while Bombardier last year sold control of its C Series airliner project to Airbus and is exploring “strategic options” for its regional-jet operations. At stake, particularly in the market for jets with fewer seats, is US$135b in sales in the 2 decades through 2037. <br/>
