Mahindra and Embraer eye Nagpur for C‑390 Millennium assembly line
Mahindra Group and Embraer have identified Nagpur as the preferred site for a potential final assembly line for the C‑390 Millennium military transport aircraft, pending its selection for the Indian Air Force's Medium Transport Aircraft programme.1,2
The proposed facility would support local manufacturing, system integration, supply‑chain development and MRO activities under the Make in India initiative, with both companies working with the Maharashtra government to create the required infrastructure.1,2
Embraer expects India could place an order for 60 to 80 C‑390 aircraft in the future if the programme proceeds.2