The Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) is a next-generation regional jet developed by Mitsubishi
Aircraft Corporation that offers both the world's top-class operational economy and outstanding
cabin comfort at the same time.
The MRJ's first flight test aircraft (FTA-1) succeeded in its first flight on November 11,
2015, a major milestone in the development. Test flights have continued since then and the delivery
of the first MRJ is targeted for 2018.
In order to obtain a type certificate, 5 FTAs are scheduled to carry out test flights for a total
of approximately 2,500 hours. Most of the tests are slated to take place based at the Grant County
International Airport in Moses Lake, Washington State in the United States.
Following initial test flights after the first flight, 4 FTAs will be ferried to the U.S. where
full-fledged development tests will be carried out.
