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MRJ Go-Ahead.

Authors :
Perrett, Bradley
Source :
Aviation Week & Space Technology. 4/7/2008, Vol. 168 Issue 14, p26-27. 2p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article reports that Mitsubishi and Pratt & Whitney plan to deliver the first MRJ airliner and its GTF engines in 2013 after a project launch that marks a renewed Japanese attempt at commercial aircraft making and the arrival of a revolutionary powerplant. A new subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), tentatively called Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp., will build the aircraft, whose structure will boast extensive use of composites.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00052175
Volume :
168
Issue :
14
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Aviation Week & Space Technology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
31891551