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Mitsubishi SpaceJet / MRJ Regional Jet Family

The Mitsubishi SpaceJet was a Japanese regional-jet family originally developed as the Mitsubishi Regional Jet. The MRJ90 prototype first flew from Nagoya in 2015, and multiple test aircraft accumulated thousands of flight-test hours during a prolonged certification campaign. Mitsubishi renamed the program SpaceJet in 2019, but no aircraft entered airline service; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries discontinued development in 2023 after technical, market, and funding obstacles prevented a viable restart.

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Identity

Aliases
SpaceJetSpaceJet M90Mitsubishi Regional JetMRJMRJ90
Family Name
Mitsubishi SpaceJet
Full Name
Mitsubishi SpaceJet / MRJ Regional Jet Family
Roles
airlinerexperimentaltechnology_demonstrator
Status
retired
Type
aircraft

Details

Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The Mitsubishi SpaceJet was a Japanese regional-jet family originally developed as the Mitsubishi Regional Jet. The MRJ90 prototype first flew from Nagoya in 2015, and multiple test aircraft accumulated thousands of flight-test hours during a prolonged certification campaign. Mitsubishi renamed the program SpaceJet in 2019, but no aircraft entered airline service; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries discontinued development in 2023 after technical, market, and funding obstacles prevented a viable restart.
First Flight Year
2,015
Manufacturer
Propulsion Configurations
  • Entries
    • Count
      2
      Placement
      wing
      Propulsion System
      Role
      cruise
      Variant Notes
      PW1215G model with a published 66.6 kN takeoff rating.
    Name
    MRJ70
    Notes
    The planned 70-seat MRJ70 configuration used two PW1215G geared turbofans.
  • Entries
    • Count
      2
      Placement
      wing
      Propulsion System
      Role
      cruise
      Variant Notes
      PW1217G model with a published 75.6 kN takeoff rating.
    Name
    MRJ90 / SpaceJet M90
    Notes
    The flight-tested 90-seat MRJ90, later renamed SpaceJet M90, used two PW1217G geared turbofans.

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Creation Time
July 29, 2026 at 21:25:16 UTC
Updated Time
July 29, 2026 at 21:39:46 UTC