Embraer and Mahindra explore C-390 assembly in Nagpur, India

Based on · First reported 1 Oct 2026

Embraer and Mahindra are studying the possibility of assembling the C-390 military transport aircraft in Nagpur, India, and are working with the Maharashtra government to prepare the required infrastructure.
The project will depend on the Indian Air Force selecting the C-390 and signing a contract, and aims to create a local supply chain of Indian companies while providing training, technical assistance and lifecycle support for the aircraft, which can carry up to 26 tons of cargo, vehicles and troops.

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