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MHIRJ begins assessing a CRJ-series successor, with R&D under way in Munich ahead of a 2040 replacement target

MHIRJ says it is in the early stage of evaluating a successor to the CRJ family, planned to address fleet replacement needs by 2040. The company’s R&D is being conducted at its former Maeve unit in Munich, marking the start of its long-horizon aircraft development pathway.

Discovered 2026-07-22T14:42:35.187642-07:00 | 2026-07-22T14:42:35.187642-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Signals the timing and direction of next-generation regional-jet demand planning toward the 2040 replacement window.
  • Indicates where development capability is being concentrated (R&D at the former Maeve unit in Munich), which can influence local supply-chain engagement and technology sourcing.
  • Early-stage evaluation decisions can affect OEM/partner competitiveness for future regional-aircraft programs before requirements are fully defined.

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2026-07-22T14:42:35.187642-07:00
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