Mitsubishi pitches its MRJ90 as a replacement for JAL's CRJ200s

J-Air is considering its future fleet options amid reports the carrier's parent, JAL - Japan Airlines, has already outlined plans to retire the carrier's ageing fleet of nine CRJ-200s.

The Japan Times reports local manufacturer, Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation, has already pitched its MRJ90 to JAL in the hope it can secure a contract akin to that of local rival, ANA - All Nippon Airways , which has 15 firm orders and ten options for the regional jet.

 With the aircraft's maiden flight scheduled for next year and its entry-into-service scheduled for 2017, the MRJ90 has thus far attracted 165 firm orders and 160 options from firms such as ANI Group Holdings, Skywest Airlines (USA), and Trans States Holdings, GoJet Airlines and Trans States Airlines.