Embraer and Mahindra Group will work closely with stakeholders in the country and engage with India’s military and aerospace ecosystem
Embraer Defense & Security, part of Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer, has signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement (SCA) with the Mahindra Group to advance the C-390 Millennium solution for the Indian Air Force’s Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programme.
In a press statement, Embraer says the agreement was inked alongside the inauguration of Embraer’s national office in New Delhi on Friday.
Embraer says that this agreement builds upon the Memorandum of Understanding signed in February 2024 at the Embassy of Brazil in New Delhi, deepening the scope of cooperation to include joint marketing, industrialisation and developing India as a hub for the C-390 Millennium.
The statement adds that since the signing, the C-390 Millennium aircraft has further increased its operator base globally. Embraer and Mahindra Group will work closely with stakeholders in the country and engage with India’s military and aerospace ecosystem to identify opportunities for local manufacturing, assembly facilities, supply chain and MRO activities.
According to the statement this partnership unites Brazil’s world-class aerospace innovation with India’s manufacturing prowess and contributes to the strengthening of ties between the two nations while positioning India as a potential hub for the C-390 Millennium aircraft in the region.
“The agreement is a significant milestone in our relationship with Mahindra Group. India’s aerospace industry is dynamic and excellent, and together we aim to deliver the most advanced and reliable military transport solution to the Indian Air Force. This partnership is more than an aerospace deal it reflects our commitment to ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and the growing friendship between Brazil and India,” says Bosco da Costa Junior, President & CEO Embraer Defense & Security.
“The C-390 Millennium is unmatched in capability, efficiency, and versatility. By deepening our collaboration with Embraer, together we will ensure that the C-390 Millenium for the IAF’s MTA campaign will not only contribute to India’s security and aspirations but also supports the ‘Make in India’ philosophy and further self-reliance,” says Vinod Sahay, Member, Group Executive Board, Mahindra Group.