Big changes in store for Mitsubishi’s next MRJ derivative
Mitsubishi Aircraft expects to detail plans for significant changes to the smaller of its two MRJ regional jets under development during June’s Paris Air Show as part of an effort to better satisfy scope clause-restrained airlines in the US. Mitac chief development officer Alex Bellamy explained that the airplane formerly known as the MRJ70—what the company now calls “the concept”— will need to carry 76 seats in a 3-class configuration while retaining the MRJ70’s ability to meet the 86,000-pound maximum take-off weight limitations in the scope clauses written into pilot union labour contracts at the 3 US major airlines. Bellamy would offer no further details of the plan other than to say the airplane would retain commonality with the larger MRJ9. Certification and entry into service is expected by the middle of next year. <br/>
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Big changes in store for Mitsubishi’s next MRJ derivative
Mitsubishi Aircraft expects to detail plans for significant changes to the smaller of its two MRJ regional jets under development during June’s Paris Air Show as part of an effort to better satisfy scope clause-restrained airlines in the US. Mitac chief development officer Alex Bellamy explained that the airplane formerly known as the MRJ70—what the company now calls “the concept”— will need to carry 76 seats in a 3-class configuration while retaining the MRJ70’s ability to meet the 86,000-pound maximum take-off weight limitations in the scope clauses written into pilot union labour contracts at the 3 US major airlines. Bellamy would offer no further details of the plan other than to say the airplane would retain commonality with the larger MRJ9. Certification and entry into service is expected by the middle of next year. <br/>
