Mitsubishi Green Lights Regional Jet Project

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Japan's passenger jet project cleared for take-off

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TOKYO (AFP) — Japan on Friday launched a project to build its first ever passenger jet, a next-generation regional airliner that aims to meet growing demand for fuel efficient planes.

The state-backed Mitsubishi Regional Jet is expected to take to the skies in 2013, carrying Japan's hopes of developing a full-fledged civil aviation industry with it.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI) said it had decided to go ahead with the commercial development of the plane after landing its first order from All Nippon Airways for up to 25 aircraft. [Full Article]

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