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Embraer expands in India with aircraft deals
Brazilian manufacturer Embraer is pursuing commercial and military aircraft opportunities in India's fast-growing aviation market through partnerships and a new stake in a local company.
In brief
Brazilian manufacturer Embraer is pursuing commercial and military aircraft opportunities in India's fast-growing aviation market through partnerships and a new stake in a local company. Embraer is expanding in India through commercial aircraft assembly with Adani Defence and Aerospace, military production with…
Embraer targets India's aviation boom
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer stepped up efforts in 2026 to expand its presence in India, one of the fastest-growing aviation markets.
Commercial deal with Adani Defence
Embraer signed a memorandum of understanding with Adani Defence and Aerospace to assemble the E175 in India.
“The E175 is opening up new markets, and this could represent a very significant opportunity.”
Military production and assembly plans
Embraer and Mahindra Group have been planning an industrial ecosystem since October to manufacture the C-390 Millennium transport aircraft in India for the Indian Air Force's MTA program.
The one thing
Embraer is expanding in India through commercial aircraft assembly with Adani Defence and Aerospace, military production with Mahindra Group, and a controlling stake in NAL.
