Aircraft
Bombardier Sues Mitsubishi Over Trade Secrets
Canadian company charges former employees misappropriated certification documents upon joining Mitsubishi and AeroTec
Now scheduled for certification in 2020, the Mitsubishi MRJ90 would compete directly with Bombardier's CRJ family. (Photo: Mitsubishi Aircraft)
Now scheduled for certification in 2020, the Mitsubishi MRJ90 would compete directly with Bombardier's CRJ family. (Photo: Mitsubishi Aircraft)

Bombardier has filed a complaint in a Seattle district court against Mitsubishi Aircraft for alleged misappropriation of trade secrets in an effort to speed certification of the long-delayed MRJ regional jet. The October 19 complaint also names U.S.-based program partner AeroTec, an engineering company Mitsubishi hired to help with the MRJ’s certification, and several former Bombardier employees.