No, it’s not a futuristic rocket ship for the burgeoning space-tourism market. Instead, Mitsubishi Aircraft today announced its SpaceJet family of aircraft because these regional jets will be so spacious inside.
Mitsubishi Hits the Reset Button on Its Regional Jet Program
Key Takeaways:
- Mitsubishi Aircraft has rebranded its regional jet program as "SpaceJet," introducing the SpaceJet M90 (formerly MRJ90) and a new, larger variant, the SpaceJet M100.
- The SpaceJet family is designed to address the underserved regional jet market by offering spacious and comfortable cabins to enhance passenger experience and provide greater profit potential for airlines.
- The SpaceJet M100 is specifically optimized for the U.S. market to be scope clause compliant (65-76 seats) but can also be flexibly configured for other global markets up to 88 seats.
- Deliveries of the SpaceJet M90 are planned for next year, with the formal launch of the SpaceJet M100 program expected later this year and its cabin interior debuting at the Paris Air Show.
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