Key facts
- Embraer plans to establish a military aircraft production unit in India.
- This would be Embraer's sole military aircraft production facility outside of Brazil.
- The establishment of the unit is conditional on Embraer securing an order for its KC-390 Millennium aircraft from the Indian Air Force.
- Embraer has partnered with Mahindra Group for manufacturing and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities.
- The company intends to transfer technical expertise and replicate its Brazilian production processes in India.
Brazilian aerospace firm Embraer has announced plans to establish a military transport aircraft production unit in India, which would be its only such facility outside of its home base in Sao Paulo. This strategic move is contingent upon Embraer securing an order for its KC-390 Millennium military transport aircraft from the Indian Air Force.
If the deal materializes, Embraer intends to create a comprehensive manufacturing ecosystem in India, aiming to bolster the 'Make-in-India' initiative. The company has partnered with Mahindra Group to handle the manufacturing and establish maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities within India. Embraer plans to replicate its existing military aircraft production facility in Sao Paulo, including transferring technical expertise and processes to local labor.