Mitsubishi MRJ21 first flight

[Rowan McKeever]

Mitsubishi MRJ21 is about to complete its first flight (landing currently expected around 1.10pm AEDT, Wednesday 11 Nov. 15).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J55N5rDSL48

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-11-11/japan-s-passenger-jet-takes-to-the-skies-for-first-flight

[Robert.M]

Not a bad looking jet! Will be interesting if we see that any Australian airlines take a look at it.

[Grahame Hutchison]

Congratulations to Mitsubishi, the journey to get new metal in the sky is a long and complex process.

The "market share" shake out between Embraer, Bombardier and Mitsubishi will be interesting.