Mahindra Group on Friday announced a partnership with Embraer Defense & Security to introduce the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft in India.
The two companies signed a strategic cooperation agreement (SCA) aimed at advancing Embraer’s C-390 Millennium as part of the Indian Air Force’s Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programme. The pact was formalised during the inauguration of Embraer’s national office at Aerocity, New Delhi.
This agreement builds on a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed in February 2024 at the Embassy of Brazil in New Delhi. It expands collaboration into joint marketing, localisation, and developing India as a hub for the C-390 through manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance operations.
Mahindra and Embraer will work with India’s military and aerospace ecosystem to explore opportunities for local production, supply chain partnerships, and MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) services. The long-term goal is to establish India as a regional centre for manufacturing and support for the C-390 Millennium aircraft.
Vinod Sahay, Member of the Group Executive Board at Mahindra Group, said, “By deepening our collaboration with Embraer, together we will ensure that the C-390 Millennium for the IAF's MTA campaign will not only contribute to India's security and aspirations but also support the ‘Make in India’ philosophy and further self-reliance.”
Embraer’s C-390 Millennium is already in service or on order with air forces in Brazil, Portugal, Hungary, the Netherlands, Austria, South Korea, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Slovakia, Lithuania, and one undisclosed customer.
Bosco da Costa Junior, President & CEO of Embraer Defense & Security, said, “India’s aerospace industry is dynamic and world-class, and together we aim to deliver the most advanced and reliable military transport solution to the Indian Air Force.”
The partnership reflects Embraer’s commitment to India’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative and the strengthening strategic ties between Brazil and India in the defence and aerospace sectors.
(With inputs from PTI)
The two companies signed a strategic cooperation agreement (SCA) aimed at advancing Embraer’s C-390 Millennium as part of the Indian Air Force’s Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programme. The pact was formalised during the inauguration of Embraer’s national office at Aerocity, New Delhi.
This agreement builds on a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed in February 2024 at the Embassy of Brazil in New Delhi. It expands collaboration into joint marketing, localisation, and developing India as a hub for the C-390 through manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance operations.
Mahindra and Embraer will work with India’s military and aerospace ecosystem to explore opportunities for local production, supply chain partnerships, and MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) services. The long-term goal is to establish India as a regional centre for manufacturing and support for the C-390 Millennium aircraft.
Vinod Sahay, Member of the Group Executive Board at Mahindra Group, said, “By deepening our collaboration with Embraer, together we will ensure that the C-390 Millennium for the IAF's MTA campaign will not only contribute to India's security and aspirations but also support the ‘Make in India’ philosophy and further self-reliance.”
Embraer’s C-390 Millennium is already in service or on order with air forces in Brazil, Portugal, Hungary, the Netherlands, Austria, South Korea, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Slovakia, Lithuania, and one undisclosed customer.
Bosco da Costa Junior, President & CEO of Embraer Defense & Security, said, “India’s aerospace industry is dynamic and world-class, and together we aim to deliver the most advanced and reliable military transport solution to the Indian Air Force.”
The partnership reflects Embraer’s commitment to India’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative and the strengthening strategic ties between Brazil and India in the defence and aerospace sectors.
(With inputs from PTI)
