U.S., Sept. 20 -- Today, Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation announced plans to establish their footprint in the Montreal region of Quebec, Canada. Having launched the Mitsubishi SpaceJet family of aircraft earlier this year and opened a U.S. headquarters in Renton, Washington, the company seeks to prepare for the next phase of its global growth.

"As a Japanese company with a global market, we are building a strong global presence in order to position the Mitsubishi SpaceJet family for success," said Hisakazu Mizutani, President, Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation. "We have great respect for the achievements and capabilities in Quebec and are excited to be here."

The birthplace of commercial aviation in Canada, Quebec has a long history of inn...