New Mitsubishi Heavy president

New Mitsubishi Heavy president

TOKYO, Japan - Hideaki Omiya (L), president of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., and Shunichi Miyanaga (R), senior executive vice president of the company, shake hands at the company's headquarters in Tokyo's Minato Ward on Feb. 6, 2013. Mitsubishi Heavy said the same day it will promote Miyanaga to president on April 1 when Omiya will become chairman.

M'bishi Heavy chief Omiya

M'bishi Heavy chief Omiya

TOKYO, Japan - Hideaki Omiya, president of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., is interviewed by Kyodo News in Tokyo on Dec. 11, 2012. Omiya showed a positive attitude about integrating the company's nuclear power business with that of Hitachi Ltd.

Thermal power generation business

Thermal power generation business

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. President Hideaki Omiya (R) and Hitachi Ltd. President Hiroaki Nakanishi hold a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 29, 2012. The two companies will merge their thermal power generation and other power production businesses to boost competitiveness in the global market amid growing demand.

Thermal power generation business

Thermal power generation business

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. President Hideaki Omiya (L) and Hitachi Ltd. President Hiroaki Nakanishi shake hands during a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 29, 2012. The two companies will merge their thermal power generation and other power production businesses to boost competitiveness in the global market amid growing demand.

F-2 fighter final delivery ceremony

F-2 fighter final delivery ceremony

TOKYO, Japan - Hideaki Omiya (far R, front), president of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., and other people attend a ceremony at the company's factory in Toyoyama, Aichi Prefecture, on Sept. 27, 2011, marking the company's final delivery of the F-2 fighter plane to Japan's Defense Ministry. The fighter was jointly developed by Japan and the United States.

Hitachi, Mitsubishi Heavy to start merger talks

Hitachi, Mitsubishi Heavy to start merger talks

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Hideaki Omiya, president of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. Hiroaki Nakanishi, president of Hitachi Ltd., said in Yokohama on Aug. 4, 2011, that Hitachi and Mitsubishi Heavy have agreed to start negotiations on a merger.

Mitsubishi Heavy to promote vice president Omiya to new head

Mitsubishi Heavy to promote vice president Omiya to new head

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. said Jan. 29 that Senior Executive Vice President Hideaki Omiya (R) will become president on April 1, replacing Kazuo Tsukuda (L), who will become chairman.

Mitsubishi Heavy to promote vice president Omiya to new head

Mitsubishi Heavy to promote vice president Omiya to new head

TOKYO, Japan - Hideaki Omiya, senior executive vice president of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., who will become president on April 1, speaks during a news conference in Tokyo on Jan. 29. Omiya will replace Kazuo Tsukuda, who will become chairman.

Mitsubishi Heavy to promote vice president Omiya to new head

Mitsubishi Heavy to promote vice president Omiya to new head

TOKYO, Japan - Hideaki Omiya, senior executive vice president of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., who will become president on April 1, speaks during a news conference in Tokyo on Jan. 29. Omiya will replace Kazuo Tsukuda, who will become chairman. (Kyodo)

Mitsubishi Heavy to promote vice president Omiya to new head

Mitsubishi Heavy to promote vice president Omiya to new head

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. said Jan. 29 that Senior Executive Vice President Hideaki Omiya (R) will become president on April 1, replacing Kazuo Tsukuda (L), who will become chairman. (Kyodo)

MHI chairman says MRJ's success to play major role

MHI chairman says MRJ's success to play major role

Hideaki Omiya, chairman of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., delivers a keynote address in Tokyo on July 28, 2015, at a symposium on how to make aircraft manufacturing Japan's key industry. He said the successful development of the Mitsubishi Regional Jet by the firm's subsidiary, Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp., will play a key role in it. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

MHI chairman says MRJ's success to play major role

MHI chairman says MRJ's success to play major role

Hideaki Omiya, chairman of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., delivers a keynote address in Tokyo on July 28, 2015, at a symposium on how to make aircraft manufacturing Japan's key industry. He said the successful development of the Mitsubishi Regional Jet by the firm's subsidiary, Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp., will play a key role in it. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

F-2 fighter final delivery ceremony

F-2 fighter final delivery ceremony

TOKYO, Japan - Hideaki Omiya (far R, front), president of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., and other people attend a ceremony at the company's factory in Toyoyama, Aichi Prefecture, on Sept. 27, 2011, marking the company's final delivery of the F-2 fighter plane to Japan's Defense Ministry. The fighter was jointly developed by Japan and the United States. (Kyodo)

Hitachi, Mitsubishi Heavy to start merger talks

Hitachi, Mitsubishi Heavy to start merger talks

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Hideaki Omiya, president of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. Hiroaki Nakanishi, president of Hitachi Ltd., said in Yokohama on Aug. 4, 2011, that Hitachi and Mitsubishi Heavy have agreed to start negotiations on a merger. (Kyodo)