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The Mitsubishi SpaceJet — as we know it today — is dead

Jon Ostrower·May 27, 2020

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ intent to cultivate a new market for the Japanese conglomerate in North America has been withdrawn. Its purpose, the creation of a next-generational regional jet, is on hold indefinitely. Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation, or Mitac, MHI’s commercial aircraft unit, is now set to shutter its operations in North America and Europe, the company confirmed last Friday. With letting go of Mitac’s international presence, its parent has reabsorbed its aircraft division leaving an indefinitely-paused future for the existing M90.

Widebody aircraft rebound awaits a powerful catalyst that may not arrive

Courtney Miller·October 3, 2022

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Furloughs, aircraft retirements put a ceiling on airline recovery

Courtney Miller·October 14, 2020

Airlines can’t get back to 2019 levels if they furlough staff and retire portions of their fleets. The expiration of the airline provisions in the U.S.’s CARES Act puts the industry’s recovery at risk as airlines decide whether to keep staff in the face of mounting losses.