Originally Posted by
Flubber
Perhaps more accurately, they never built an airliner. Mitsubishi built lots of military aircraft including the Zero. More recent examples are the MU-2, and the Hawker 400 is an evolution on the MU-300 Diamond.
I agree about the Japanese quality part. Well, except for airbags...
Agreed, I was in error.
As I said, Mitsubishi is a major parts supplier for Boeing, including the wing for the 787, so they are not total virgins in airline construction.