Adani Ties Up With Embraer to Build Regional Aircraft Ecosystem in India
The partnership signals a shift from operating aviation infrastructure to building aircraft, as India tests its ambitions in regional plane manufacturing.
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Adani Defence and Aerospace, an arm of Adani Enterprises Ltd and one of India’s largest private aerospace and defense firms, and Brazil’s leading aerospace manufacturer Embraer have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a comprehensive regional transport aircraft ecosystem in India.
The pact marks a major milestone in the Indian aviation sector by signaling a deeper shift toward domestic aircraft production and manufacturing capability.
Under the agreement, the two companies will explore opportunities across aircraft manufacturing, supply chain development, aftermarket services and pilot training, laying the groundwork for an integrated regional transport aircraft (RTA) ecosystem in India.
A key component of the partnership is the potential establishment of an aircraft assembly line in the country, with a phased increase in indigenization of parts and systems over time.
The collaboration aligns closely with India’s industrial priorities, including the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat drive to strengthen domestic manufacturing and the UDAN regional connectivity scheme, which aims to boost air services to smaller cities and towns.
“India is a pivotal market for Embraer, and this partnership combines our aerospace expertise with Adani’s strong industrial capabilities and commitment to indigenization,” said Arjan Meijer, President and CEO, Embraer Commercial Aviation.
Adani Defence & Aerospace said the initiative will leverage its expanding aviation value chain footprint, which includes airport operations, aerospace manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, and pilot training, along with Embraer’s decades of aerospace engineering and production experience.
The partnership is expected to generate significant employment across engineering, manufacturing, logistics and support services, and further develop India’s aerospace supply base.
Executives from both companies emphasized the strategic nature of the collaboration.
Adani Defence & Aerospace Director Jeet Adani described regional aviation as a critical driver of economic growth, especially as India expands connectivity under UDAN, and said the partnership will strengthen industrial ties between India and Brazil.
Adani Defence & Aerospace’s President and CEO Ashish Rajvanshi said the partnership represents a “bold stride toward Aatmanirbhar aviation,” helping bridge urban and rural divides while enhancing India’s position in the global aerospace industry.
The MoU marks Adani Group’s most significant move yet toward commercial aircraft manufacturing
Government officials have welcomed the partnership as supportive of India’s regional aircraft ambitions and noted the significance of leveraging global expertise to build domestic capability.
While specific investment details, production timelines and site locations are yet to be finalized, the deal lays out a broad framework for future joint development.
In recent years, Embraer has maintained a strong presence in India through commercial, defense and business aircraft operations. Its regional jets are already operated by local carriers, and Brazil-India aerospace cooperation has been growing through exchanges and prior defense collaborations.
