Embraer proposed establishing a full-scale assembly line in India for its C-390 Millennium transport aircraft. The offer supports the company's bid for the Indian Air Force’s Medium Transport Aircraft program. This initiative seeks to replace the military's aging fleet of An-32 planes.
Embraer partnered with Mahindra to facilitate the manufacturing transfer. The Brazilian firm aims to transform India into a regional production and export hub for the C-390. This strategy aligns with the domestic Make in India defense production initiative.
Embraer and the Adani Group reportedly selected Dholera, Gujarat, for a separate regional aircraft assembly line. Neither company has officially confirmed the site selection. These moves signal Embraer's broader strategy to expand its footprint in the Indian aviation market.