Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) have agreed to commence joint exploration of potential collaboration in the aircraft aftermarket business. The two companies have signed a memorandum on the matter. The aircraft aftermarket business includes services such as repairs maintenance, parts supply, and refurbishment, which are essential for the maint en an ce and enhancement of aircraft’s flight safety and operational efficiency. With the global recovery … [Read more...] about JAL and MHI begin joint exploration of collaboration in aircraft maintenance and aftermarket services
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New Combustor Center to be established within Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has taken the decision to establish a new factory within its Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works to manufacture aero engine parts. MHI is anticipating continued growth of its aero engine business, and in establishing the new facility the Company looks to strengthen its global competitiveness by developing a highly advanced engine parts production line, to grow aero engines into one of MHI Group's core businesses. Construction is slated to get underway … [Read more...] about New Combustor Center to be established within Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works
Inmarsat is the first commercial customer to purchase the H3 launch vehicle
Inmarsat, the world leader in global mobile satellite communications, announced that it has entered into an agreement with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) to be the first commercial customer to place an order for the new H3 launch vehicle. The maiden flight of H3 is scheduled for 2020 with Inmarsat planning to deploy the new launch vehicle after 2022. This is the second agreement entered by Inmarsat and MHI, following the launch services contract awarded to MHI’s … [Read more...] about Inmarsat is the first commercial customer to purchase the H3 launch vehicle