Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation announced on March 18, 2020, that the first Mitsubishi SpaceJet M90 (FTV10)—in its final, certifiable baseline configuration—had successfully completed its maiden flight from the Prefectural Nagoya Airport in Japan. The crew performed basic aircraft performance tests during a two-hour flight conducted over the Pacific Ocean. With the completion of this first flight, Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation is prepared to enter the final phase of certification flight testing for Japan’s first commercial jet. Hiroyoshi Takase, one of the test airplane’s captains, said, “The aircraft delivered on expectations and handled just as I anticipated.”
Mitsubishi SpaceJet Completes Maiden Flight
Key Takeaways:
- Mitsubishi SpaceJet M90 (FTV10) successfully completed its maiden flight in its final, certifiable configuration, initiating the final phase of certification flight testing.
- The aircraft will undergo further flight tests in Nagoya before joining the main test fleet at the Moses Lake Flight Test Center for type-certification.
- The Mitsubishi SpaceJet project has faced significant delays, pushing its expected entry into service to late 2021 or early 2022.
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