Mitsubishi Aircraft has mounted the Pratt & Whitney PW1200G geared turbofan (GTF) engine onto the first MRJ flight test aircraft, in preparation for the type’s first flight in early 2015.
P&W delivered the first PW1200G engine to Mitsubishi Aircraft for installation on the MRJ on June 5th.
The MRJ’s first flight is targeted for the second quarter of 2015. First delivery is slated for the second quarter of 2017.