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Mahindra, Embraer Eye Nagpur for C-390 Millennium Assembly Line
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Firstpost•03-10-2026, 12:59
Mahindra, Embraer Eye Nagpur for C-390 Millennium Assembly Line
- •Mahindra Group and Embraer have identified Nagpur as the potential Final Assembly Line (FAL) for C-390 Millennium aircraft in India.
- •The proposed facility is part of their pursuit of the Indian Air Force's (IAF) Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programme.
- •The establishment of the FAL in Nagpur is contingent on the Government of India selecting the Embraer C-390 Millennium and placing an order.
- •The companies are collaborating with the Government of Maharashtra to expedite the necessary industrial infrastructure.
- •This initiative aims to integrate Indian aerospace companies into the C-390 Millennium ecosystem, supporting 'Make in India' and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' objectives.
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Mahindra Group and Embraer have identified Nagpur as the potential Final Assembly Line (FAL) location for the C-390 Millennium aircraft in India.
The partnership aims to pursue the Indian Air Force's Medium Transport Aircraft programme by offering the C-390 Millennium and establishing local manufacturing, industrialisation, and support capabilities in India.
Embraer and Mahindra signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement in October 2025 to jointly advance the C-390 Millennium for the Indian Air Force's programme.
