Inside Moses Lake, the MRJ’s U.S. Flight Test Center
Sponsored by Mitsubishi December 07, 2017
Machine Shop
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A machine shop on premises lets engineers design, fix and produce parts for use.

Flight Tracker
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The flight tracker provides real-time location data during flight tests.

Flight Simulator
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Prior to testing, test pilots prepare by using the onsite flight simulator.

Hangar
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In between tests, aircraft are maintained and repaired inside the hangar.

MRJ 1
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Multiple MRJ aircraft perform test flights each day as they work toward type certification.

Engineering
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MRJ engineers and testing partners onsite work together during test preparation and performance.

Runway
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Moses Lake houses four aircraft, which are in the midst of their flight and ground test programs.