The Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation’s (MITAC) United States subsidiary opened its new headquarters office in Renton this April, and held a grand opening ceremony on Friday, May 10 at the new location. Around 100 people attended, including Hisakazu Mizutani, President of MITAC, as well as representatives from the Washington State legislature, the Renton City Council, the Renton Chamber of Commerce and customers of MITAC. Representing the Consulate, Consul General Yamada delivered opening remarks. MITAC is developing the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) with first delivery targeted for 2020. Flight testing is being conducted in the US, based out of Moses Lake, Washington.
