Key facts
- Embraer plans to establish a military transport aircraft production unit in India.
- This would be Embraer's only military transport aircraft production unit outside Brazil.
- The establishment of the unit is contingent on securing a contract with the Indian Air Force.
- Embraer is pitching its E2 passenger jets to Chinese airlines.
- Embraer's E2 jets are intended to fill a capacity gap between COMAC's C909 and C919 models.
- Embraer has received Chinese certification for its E2 aircraft.
- Embraer faces significant competition in the Chinese market.
- Embraer is experiencing a declining market share in China.
Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer is actively seeking new markets and partnerships in Asia. In India, the company has stated its intention to establish a military transport aircraft production unit, which would be its only such facility located outside of Brazil. This plan is contingent upon Embraer securing a contract with the Indian Air Force for its military transport aircraft.
Concurrently, Embraer is targeting the Chinese aviation market with its E2 passenger jets. The company aims to position its E2 aircraft to fill a perceived capacity gap in China's domestic market, specifically between the larger COMAC C909 and the C919 models. Embraer has already received Chinese certification for its E2 aircraft, a crucial step for market entry. However, the company faces considerable competition within China and is contending with a declining market share in the region.