The maiden flight of the first MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet) prototype has been delayed following faulty rudder pedal, Mitsubishi says....
The maiden flight of the first MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet) prototype has been delayed following faulty rudder pedal, Mitsubishi says.
The repair is expected to take two weeks and the first flight is resheduled to take place after 9 November.
Earlier the maiden flight was scheduled to take place between October 26 (Monday) and 30 (Friday).
Pre-flight review board by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism are scheduled for early next week for gaining flight approval. Following approval, high-speed taxiing tests and evaluations will be performed in preparation for the first flight.
