Aatmanirbhar Bharat in the skies: Embraer, Adani team up on regional aircraft

New Delhi: With an aim to collaborate on opportunities in aircraft manufacturing, supply chain, aftermarket services and pilot training, global aerospace leader Embraer and Adani Defence & Aerospace on Tuesday signed a MoU to develop an integrated regional transport aircraft ecosystem in India.

The companies aim to establish an assembly line, followed by a phased increase in indigenisation to advance India’s Regional Transport Aircraft programme, in alignment with Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative and the UDAN regional connectivity vision. Adani Group, which already has a good presence in the fast-growing Indian aviation space, will be making its foray into building aircraft in India. Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha said the collaboration will make India a trusted manufacturing hub for regional aircraft. “India is a pivotal market for Embraer, and this partnership combines our aerospace expertise with Adani’s strong industrial capabilities and commitment to indigenisation,” said Arjan Meijer, President and CEO, Embraer Commercial Aviation. “Regional aviation is the backbone of economic expansion. With initiatives like UDAN transforming air connectivity across Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, the need for an indigenous regional aviation ecosystem has become critical,” said Jeet Adani, Director, Adani Defence & Aerospace.