Embraer and Mahindra eye Nagpur for C-390 Millennium final assembly line

Based on · First reported 2 Oct 2026

Embraer and Mahindra have identified Nagpur, Maharashtra, as a potential location for a final assembly line for the C-390 Millennium aircraft in India, pending the aircraft’s selection by the Indian government for the Air Force’s medium transport aircraft program and a subsequent order. The Indian Ministry of Defence launched a tender on August 12 to acquire 60 multi‑role transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force, a program valued at around 1,000 billion rupees.
If the project proceeds, Embraer will transfer its aircraft assembly, system integration and production technology expertise to India while establishing a local supply chain, linking Indian manufacturers with global partners such as GE Aerospace, Boeing and Collins Aerospace.

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