Wings clipped

Japan’s efforts to show off its new regional jet, the MRJ, were dealt another setback yesterday after an on-ground collision forced it to skip a flying display at the Farnborough Airshow. Japan’s first passenger plane since the Sixties made a successful first demonstration flight on the opening day of the show on Monday and was due to fly again on day two. However, it was damaged by a tow vehicle while being pushed back to its parking place. The MRJ is due to enter service in mid-2020 with launch customer All Nippon Airways.