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Embraer & Adani Forge Landmark Pact to Build Regional Jets in India

Brazilian aerospace company Embraer and India's Adani Group have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding to create a manufacturing and maintenance ecosystem for regional transport aircraft. The partnership aims to establish India's first final assembly line for commercial jets, targeting the underserved regional aviation segment. Embraer's CEO highlighted the collaboration's goal to develop a holistic aviation environment, leveraging Adani's strengths in supply chain and MRO. The ultimate objective is to produce a 'Made-in-India' aircraft to enhance regional connectivity and boost domestic trade and tourism.

Key Points: Embraer, Adani Sign MOU for India's First Jet Assembly Line

  • Landmark MOU for regional jet ecosystem
  • First final assembly line for commercial jets in India
  • Aims to bridge major hub to smaller city connectivity
  • Partnership covers assembly, testing, delivery, and MRO
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Embraer CEO sees strong momentum for aircraft manufacturing in India

Embraer CEO announces partnership with Adani Group to establish a manufacturing and MRO ecosystem for regional aircraft in India, boosting Make in India.

"We believe the stars are aligning to advance the Make in India initiative. - Arjan Meijer"

New Delhi, January 27

The Adani Group and Brazilian aerospace giant Embraer have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding to establish a comprehensive manufacturing and maintenance ecosystem for regional transport aircraft in India.

Speaking on the partnership, Arjan Meijer, President and CEO of Embraer Commercial Aviation, expressed immense optimism about India's growth trajectory. "Embraer is very proud to stand here today. We're very, very pleased to sign our MOU with Adani. We see a bright future ahead of us here in India, and we believe the stars are aligning to advance the Make in India initiative," Meijer stated. He highlighted that while India has a massive aircraft backlog of around 1,700 units, the regional segment remains underserved.

This strategic collaboration aims to set up the country's first final assembly line for commercial jets, marking a significant milestone for the "Make in India" initiative and the domestic aviation sector.

The collaboration is designed to bridge the connectivity gap between India's major hubs and its smaller cities. Meijer emphasised that a smaller-gauge aircraft is essential to drive the country's GDP from within. "The regional segment of jets is completely missing. That's why we believe really that together with Adani we can work together with a goal to build the aircraft here in India," he said, adding that the partnership will cover everything from the assembly line and testing to final delivery.

Beyond manufacturing, the alliance seeks to leverage Adani's established strengths in infrastructure to create a holistic aviation environment. "We really believe in a partnership with Adani because they're very strong in supply chain, MRO, and pilot training, so we believe that, together, we can develop a very strong aviation ecosystem here in India," Meijer noted. The plan includes deeper localisation by working with various Indian industrial partners to build a robust domestic supply chain.

The ultimate goal of the project is to produce a "Made-in-India" aircraft that caters specifically to the needs of the domestic market. Meijer pointed out that this initiative will provide everyday accessibility for every Indian and boost vital sectors like trade and tourism. "We know there's a lot of demand from smaller cities wanting to be connected to the bigger aerospace system. This will bring not only regional connectivity, this will bring economic and environmental benefits," noted Meijer.

- ANI

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Priya S
A much-needed step. Our aviation sector is booming, but we are completely dependent on foreign manufacturers for planes. Building them here will create thousands of skilled jobs and develop a whole ecosystem. Hope they stick to the localisation plans and truly build a domestic supply chain.
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Rohit P
Adani Group getting into aircraft manufacturing is ambitious. They have the infrastructure muscle, but aerospace is a different beast altogether. I hope this partnership brings real technology transfer and doesn't end up as just another assembly line with imported kits. The proof will be in the pudding.
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Sarah B
As someone who travels frequently to smaller cities for work, the lack of direct flights is a major hassle. If this can make flying to places like Jharsuguda, Durgapur, or Kannur more frequent and affordable, it will be a huge win for business travelers and families alike.
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Vikram M
Good move, but let's be realistic. We've heard "first final assembly line" promises before. The key is sustained investment, developing engineering talent, and getting orders from Indian airlines. Hope the government provides consistent policy support and not just photo-ops.
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Kavya N
Exciting! This could inspire a whole generation of young engineers to get into aerospace. We need more homegrown R&D. Also, regional jets are perfect for our geography. Can't wait to board a plane that says 'Made in India' on it. Jai Hind!

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