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Mitsubishi picks GTF to power new jet
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries last month received board authority to offer to potential customers the proposed MRJ regional jets, powered by an engine line k

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries last month received board authority to offer to potential customers the proposed MRJ regional jets, powered by an engine line known as the Geared Turbofan under development by Pratt & Whitney. Mitsubishi has begun formal talks about possible collaboration with Boeing on the project, scheduled for industrial launch by the end of March.

Meanwhile, the company plans to conduct “robust” marketing activities, negotiate details with potential partners, establish a sales finance program and develop an operational structure. Mitsubishi continues to deliberate over the possibility of establishing a new division to oversee development, manufacture and marketing of the pair of airplanes, expected to carry 70 and 90 passengers, respectively, in standard airline configurations.

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