From the introduction of the Mitsubishi SpaceJet family of aircraft, including the M100 product, to the announcement of several industry partnerships and an MOU for 15 Mitsubishi SpaceJet M100 aircraft, the 2019 Paris Air Show was a resounding success for Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation. Hear more from some of our executives about the importance of this year’s show and its impact on the organization’s future path.

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Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation’s efforts to reshape the regional aviation market took a significant step forward yesterday, as parent company Mitsubishi Heavy Industries announced that it will acquire the Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ) program from Bombardier. The deal strengthens the company’s global capabilities, complementing its existing assets with the CRJ program’s deep well of talent and resources – particularly in customer support and engineering. This provides an important boost to ensuring the commercial success of the Mitsubishi SpaceJet family.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Bombardier Inc. announced today they have entered into a definitive agreement, whereby MHI will acquire Bombardier's regional jet program.

Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation was one of the biggest draws at this year’s Paris Air Show. See below to hear more about what has the industry excited about the SpaceJet Family and the future of Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation.

See highlights from Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation team at Paris Air Show 2019, including the Mitsubishi SpaceJet M100 cabin mock-up, the Mitsubishi SpaceJet M90 on static display, and all the visitors we welcomed to our Pavilion and Chalet.

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During Paris Air Show, Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation announced several agreements with experienced global partners including Triumph Group, Inc., Safran Cabin, Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. to help accelerate the program toward commercial operation. David Barrow, Head of Global Strategy and Business Development, share more about the important role that these partners play in the development of the SpaceJet M100 program.

Company announces strategic partners for the development program of the newest member of its aircraft family

The North American airline would take delivery beginning in 2024, demonstrating the appeal of the aircraft as a product that will create a new level of excellence in passenger experience and airline business performance in regional aviation.

It’s been an exciting first two days at Le Bourget as industry insiders have taken in the launch of the Mitsubishi SpaceJet family of aircraft.  If you missed it, click here to see the inspiration behind the name SpaceJet.  Or click here to see photos from Day 1 at #PAS19.  

Read on to see some of the early chatter here in Paris from the media and Twitter.

On the eve of the 2019 Paris Air Show, the Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation team hosted our valued customers and partners for an evening celebration of the Mitsubishi SpaceJet at the Eiffel Tower. See below for photos of a few highlights of a celebratory night.

The launch of the Mitsubishi SpaceJet family of aircraft is creating buzz in the industry. Here's what the conversation looks like in the days following Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation's historic announcement.

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Say goodbye to the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) and hello to the SpaceJet, a name intended to convey to passengers that its spacious cabin offers as much room and comfort as any mainline jet. (Via @dominicgates) https://t.co/smOCbGQKUV #aviation #Aerospace

— The Seattle Times (@seattletimes) June 13, 2019

Mitsubishi envisions more comfortable regional flights on its new 'SpaceJet' https://t.co/Z98PQgFoaO

— CNBC (@CNBC) June 13, 2019

Company announces commercial name for regional aircraft product family that will deliver more personal space to passengers and unmatched aircraft performance to airlines.

Today, Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation officially announced its Mitsubishi SpaceJet family of aircraft. SpaceJet is the commercial name for the product family that includes the SpaceJet M90 (previously known by the developmental designation of MRJ90) and a new member, the SpaceJet M100, a new standard in regional air travel.

This is an exciting time for Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation. It has been a year of significant progress for us, from receiving Type Inspection Authorization and beginning type certification testing, to making investments to strengthen core commercial functions of our company. We’ve undertaken a great deal of hard, but productive, work optimizing our products and building the team that will bring them to market.

As Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation prepares to showcase its latest progress on the aviation industry’s greatest stage at the 2019 Paris Air Show, the company is also turning its attention towards the future with the opening of a new U.S. headquarters, located in Renton, Washington.

As former mainstays in the regional market exit the segment, leaving operators with limited choices between legacy aircraft, Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation is preparing to enter service at the perfect time, reports aviation publication Leeham News and Analysis.