Montréal, Canada and Munich, Germany, November 14, 2024 – MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) and Maeve Aerospace B.V. have agreed to cooperate with respect to the development of Maeve's groundbreaking M80 aircraft. At the heart of this partnership are collaborative efforts in engineering services, and advisory services from MHIRJ’s team of regional aviation experts. Maeve is a European innovator in the development of sustainable and economic aircraft design and the M80 is an aircraft designed for the future of regional flight.
The M80, a hybrid electric regional aircraft, promises to transform regional aviation with unparalleled economics and a significantly reduced environmental footprint. The M80 will utilize technology that will allow significant reductions in fuel burn and emissions driving significantly better economics as well as a greatly reduced environmental footprint.
This strategic partnership highlights MHIRJ's unique ability to accelerate the design, industrialization and commercialization of the M80 program, an initiative that's set to redefine the industry. Leveraging its extensive expertise in the regional aviation sector, MHIRJ is well-positioned to elevate and accelerate this project, instilling confidence in the success of this collaboration.
"We're teaming up with the best in regional aviation to bring an aircraft to market that meets the unique needs of regional networks around the world," said Martin Nuesseler, Maeve's Chief Technology Officer. "This is a pivotal moment for our industry, and we're proud to be part of it."
"I'm impressed by MHIRJ's genuine passion to support innovative projects that will make a true difference for the future of regional aviation," declared Maeve's CEO, Jan-Willem Heinen, about this anticipated collaboration.
Ismail Mokabel, MHIRJ's President and Chief Operating Officer, echoed these sentiments: "This new alliance presents a fantastic opportunity for us to invest our expertise and skills in a project that will undoubtedly transform the future of regional aviation. MHIRJ has the right expertise in Engineering and Advisory services to be able to make a true difference for aviation innovators, like Maeve" We are thrilled to be able to contribute to this forward-looking project with our talented in-house team, he added.
“The Maeve M80 represents truly game changing technology for the regional market of the future,” added Ross Mitchell, Senior Vice President, Strategy, Business Development and Communications. “MHIRJ’s strategy is to find the truly interesting projects where our wealth of expertise can help bring that technology to the market. We believe Maeve represents such an opportunity.”
About MHI RJ Aviation Group
MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) provides comprehensive critical operational, engineering and customer support solutions including maintenance, refurbishment, technical publications, marketing and sales activities for the global regional aircraft industry. Headquartered in Montréal, Canada, and bolstered by an Aerospace Engineering Centre, MHIRJ’s network of service centers, support offices and parts depots are positioned in important aviation hubs in Canada, the U.S. and Germany. A wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., MHI RJ Aviation Group includes MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Canada), MHI RJ Aviation Inc. (U.S.A.) and MHI RJ Aviation GmbH (Germany). For more information about MHI RJ Aviation Group, please visit: mhirj.com
About MHI Group
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, logistics & infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life, and ensure a safer world.
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About Maeve
Maeve is a European innovator in the development of sustainable and economic aircraft design. With offices in Delft, The Netherlands and Munich, Germany, the company started in 2021 and combines the agility of an entrepreneurial team with the experience to manage an industrial aircraft programme. Maeve’s vision is to make aviation sustainable for millions of travelers and to reduce more than 50 MT of CO2 from commercial routes before 2040. Maeve’s strategy is to develop a globally competitive aircraft family compatible with existing infrastructure, setting new standards in energy efficiency and economics.
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