Sept. 5, 2019, © Leeham News: Nashville—Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp (MITAC) won a large commitment for up to 100 of its new M100 SpaceJet from US regional carrier Mesa Airlines. The Memorandum of Understanding was announced today at the… Read More
Posted on September 5, 2019 by Scott Hamilton
July 29, 2019, Leeham News: Despite threats and fears of cancellations for the Boeing 737 MAX following two fatal accidents of virtually brand new -8 MAXes, few order cancellations directly attributable to the crashes have occurred. So far,… Read More
Posted on July 29, 2019 by Scott Hamilton
June 13, 2019, © Leeham News: Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. (MITAC)’s redesign of the MRJ70 and launch of the M100 SpaceJet in its place reflects a changing market environment when the MRJ program was launched more than a decade… Read More
Posted on June 13, 2019 by Scott Hamilton
Subscription Required Introduction June 10, 2019, © Leeham News: Embraer is in a holding pattern of sorts. It’s awaiting international regulatory anti-trust approval for the joint venture with The Boeing Co. It can’t coordinate with Boeing about synergies… Read More
Posted on June 10, 2019 by Scott Hamilton
June 10, 2019, © Leeham News: Embraer is 50 years old Aug. 19. This must be the classic case of mixed feelings. By the end of the year, if regulators approve, the marquis business unit, Commercial Aviation, will… Read More
Posted on June 10, 2019 by Scott Hamilton
By Bjorn Fehrm June 5, 2019, © Leeham News.: The Air Current broke the news earlier today Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) is negotiating with Bombardier to buy the CRJ program. BBC has got comments from both companies confirming… Read More
Posted on June 5, 2019 by Bjorn Fehrm
By Vincent Valery Subscription Required June 3, 2019, © Leeham News: The 2019 Paris Air Show kicks off in two weeks at the Le Bourget Exhibition Center. In this preview, we will go over what to expect from… Read More
Posted on June 3, 2019 by Scott Hamilton
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Updated, 3pm Brazil time, with Bombardier statement and additional response from Embraer. May 29, 2019, © Leeham News, Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil: Mitsubishi is changing the name of its MRJ jet, revamping the smallest version and considering… Read More
Posted on May 29, 2019 by Scott Hamilton
May 29, 2019, © Leeham News: Embraer, in what will be its last 20-year market forecast as an independent company, sees a demand for 10,550 jet and turboprop aircraft from 50 to 150 seats through 2038. The company,… Read More
Posted on May 29, 2019 by Scott Hamilton
May 28, 2019, © Leeham News: The first E175-E2 prototype is now in production at the Embraer plant here at Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil, despite having no firm orders and only a single conditional order for 100… Read More
Posted on May 28, 2019 by Scott Hamilton