Mitsubishi took a step toward reclaiming Japan's one-time status as an aviation power on Wednesday with the maiden flight of its regional jet. The aircraft took off in the central Japanese city of Nagoya and landed about an hour later.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and other major Japanese manufacturers are key suppliers for many aircraft parts and systems. But a large share of the components in the 70- to 90-seat Mitsubishi regional jet came from leading foreign suppliers.
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