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BJP Leader Slams Tamil Nadu Govt Over Lost Aviation Factory Opportunity
- •BJP leader Vinoj P Selvam criticized the Tamil Nadu government after Embraer and Mahindra identified Nagpur as a potential site for a C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft assembly line.
- •Selvam accused the Vijay Thalapathy-led government of missing major industrial opportunities, citing Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra's active engagement with industrial groups.
- •He specifically mentioned the potential economic boost for Hosur, lamenting the loss of an aviation manufacturing factory and an airport.
- •The BJP leader's reaction was triggered by Embraer and Mahindra's October 1 announcement regarding Nagpur as a potential Final Assembly Line (FAL) for the C-390 Millennium.
- •The proposed Nagpur facility is contingent on the C-390 being selected by the Government of India for the Indian Air Force's Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programme and an order being placed.
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BJP leader Vinoj P Selvam criticized the Tamil Nadu government after Embraer and Mahindra identified Nagpur in Maharashtra as a potential site for a C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft final assembly line, arguing that Tamil Nadu is missing out on major industrial opportunities like aviation manufacturing.
No, the project is not a confirmed investment yet. Embraer has stated that the facility will only be established if the C-390 is selected by the Government of India for the Indian Air Force's Medium Transport Aircraft programme and an official order is placed.
Mahindra is partnering with Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer to support their bid for the Indian Air Force's Medium Transport Aircraft programme, which includes working with the Maharashtra government to establish a potential Final Assembly Line in Nagpur.
