MRJ Fleet Grounded After Inflight Incident

Credit: Mitsubishi Aircraft
LOS ANGELES—The Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) test fleet has been temporarily grounded pending the outcome of investigations into the engine problem on one of the prototypes during a flight off the U.S. West Coast. A replacement Pratt & Whitney PW1200G geared turbofan (GTF) engine has been fitted to...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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