New Delhi, February, 2024: Embraer Defense & Security and Mahindra have officially announced a collaborative effort aimed at acquiring the C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft for the Indian Air Force’s upcoming Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) procurement project. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) solidifying this partnership was signed at the Embassy of Brazil in New Delhi.
Strengthening ‘Make in India’
Bosco da Costa Junior, President & CEO of Embraer Defense & Security, expressed honor in partnering with Mahindra, citing India’s robust defense and aerospace industry. He emphasized Embraer’s support for India’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative and highlighted the collaboration as a means to bolster relations between Brazil and India while fostering cooperation among Global South nations.
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Identifying Next Steps
Embraer and Mahindra are set to engage with the Indian Air Force to determine the subsequent actions for the MTA program. Additionally, they will collaborate with the local aerospace industry in India to commence the development of an industrialization plan for the project.
Optimism and Pride in Partnership
Vinod Sahay, President of Mahindra’s Aerospace & Defence Sector, expressed pride in the partnership with Embraer, praising the company’s engineering excellence and the C-390 Millennium’s advanced capabilities. He emphasized the potential of this collaboration to enhance the Indian Air Force’s operational capabilities while seamlessly aligning with the objectives of Make in India.
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Industrial Collaboration
The MoU was inked by Embraer Defense & Security and Mahindra Defence Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mahindra specializing in armoured transport and security-related products, including electronics.
About the C-390 Millennium
The C-390 Millennium multi-mission tactical transport aircraft offers unparalleled mobility, blending high productivity and operating flexibility with low costs. Since its introduction into service with the Brazilian Air Force in 2019 and subsequently with the Portuguese Air Force in 2023, the C-390 has showcased its capacity, reliability, and performance.
Future Prospects
The collaboration surrounding the C-390 Millennium aims to introduce cutting-edge aerospace and military transport technology to India. Both Embraer and Mahindra envision the potential to establish India as a future hub for the C-390 aircraft in the region.
About Mahindra
Founded in 1945, the Mahindra Group stands as one of the largest multinational federations of companies, with a presence in over 100 countries and a workforce of 260,000 employees. The Group’s diverse interests span from farm equipment and utility vehicles to information technology and financial services.
About Embraer
Embraer, a global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, operates in Commercial and Executive aviation, Defense and Security, and Agricultural Aviation sectors. With a history dating back to 1969, Embraer has delivered over 8,000 aircraft and remains a key player in the aviation industry worldwide.
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