Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp., a unit of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., signed a memorandum of understanding with Mesa Airlines Inc. to begin negotiations for the sale of up to 100 SpaceJet M100 aircraft to Mesa Airlines.
Mitsubishi Aircraft introduced the model at the Paris Air Show this year. The companies target 50 firm orders and purchase rights for another 50 jets, with deliveries due to begin in 2024.
Mesa Airlines intends to use these jets in its capacity purchase agreements with major U.S. airlines.
