The Mitsubishi MRJ - Regional Jet - Programme took another boost with a confirmation of an order from Japan Airlines for 32 of the type. Mitsubishi MRJ for J-Air - Image, Japan Airlines The order which started from a letter of intent from late August last year converts that intent into a firm order for the type. The MRJs will be operated by Japan Airlines regional … [Read more...]
The Farnborough Digest 2014 – Day 1
Welcome to the GhettoIFE Farnborough Digest 2014 - Day 1, where I take a short look at the happenings at Farnborough International Air show - examining the orders and happenings at the airshow, and how they'll impact you as you get on the planes in future years. So let's kick off with the big news of the day from Airbus, with who after much discussion, debate and consternation … [Read more...]
A new regional jet breaks cover – enter the Mitsubush MRJ
Regional Jets. Sometimes an easy way out for carriers to reduce costs, sometimes a way to create vital connections between point to points. Some regional jets aren't that bad (in your writers eyes, the Embraer E-Jet family is pretty good). Some are middling (I personally love the ERJ-145 with the window and aisle seat it offers - some hate it as you can't stand straight), and … [Read more...]