In a bold step towards India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision, Embraer
Defense & Security and Mahindra Group, have signed a landmark Strategic
Cooperation Agreement (SCA) to advance the C-390 Millennium solution for the
Indian Air Force’s Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programme. This agreement
was inked alongside the inauguration of Embraer’s national office in Aerocity,
New Delhi.
The 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. 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. The long term ambition is to
position India as a manufacturing and support hub for the C-390 Millennium
aircraft, serving both domestic and regional requirements.
This partnership unites Brazil’s
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.
Speaking at the signing ceremony,
Bosco da Costa Junior, President & CEO of Embraer Defense & Security stated,
“The agreement is a significant milestone in our relationship with Mahindra
Group. 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.
This partnership is more than an aerospace deal – it reflects our commitment to
‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and the
growing friendship between Brazil and India.”
Vinod Sahay, Member of Group Executive
Board, Mahindra Group stated, “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.”