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Embraer in partnership with Mahindra for IAF’s transport aircraft bid
- IBJ Bureau
- Sep 28, 2026
Embraer has said that it will be partnering with the Mahindra Group for the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) 60-aircraft Multi-Role Transport Aircraft programme, where they would be offering their KC-390 Millennium jet.
In an interaction with the ANI, Embraer Defence and Security President and CEO Bosco Da Costa Junior has said that the company has tied up with the Adani Group for the civilian aircraft business.
“Let me make this point very clear. Back in 2023, we did a C-390 demo here in India, where we could meet the entire ecosystem, their ecosystem and potential partners for that. At that time, we did a very deep analysis of the market, and we chose the Mahindra Group to be our partner for MTA. So, on the military side, Mahindra is our partner to pursue this case around the transport aircraft.” Mr Da Costa has said
“On the commercial side, from a civilian perspective, Embraer is exploring another avenue with Adani to address the increased demand around connectivity and regional flights. So, Adani is our partner for the civilian side. This is not going to change,” he adds.
The MTA programme seeks 60 aircraft to begin replacing the IAF’s ageing transport fleet, with an option to add another 50 per cent.
Embraer is offering the twin-engine C-390, a platform already in service with Brazil, Portugal and other air forces.
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