Mahindra, Embraer discuss C-390 ecosystem and India assembly line
In short
Mahindra Group said it is talking with Embraer about building support and production around the C-390 military aircraft in India. The companies are also working on the Indian Air Force Medium Transport Aircraft programme and have looked at Nagpur for a possible final assembly line.
This could matter for defence manufacturing and jobs, but there is no final deal yet. The reporting does not say whether the talks will lead to production.
What the reporting says
Mahindra Group said it is in preparatory discussions with Embraer to build an industrial and support ecosystem for the C-390 Millennium in India. The companies are also pursuing the Indian Air Force Medium Transport Aircraft programme and have identified Nagpur, with the Maharashtra government, for a potential final assembly line. The reporting does not confirm a deal or final approval.
Why it matters
Mahindra Group said it is in preparatory talks with Embraer over an industrial and support ecosystem for the C-390 Millennium in India. The companies are also jointly pursuing the Indian Air Force Medium Transport Aircraft programme and have identified Nagpur as a possible final assembly location with the Maharashtra government. The key unknown is whether the talks become a formal manufacturing agreement.