Embraer and Mahindra Choose Nagpur for a Potential C-390 Assembly Line
October 4, 2026 edition. Published October 8, 2026; this retrospective uses reports available by October 4. Embraer and Mahindra have identified Nagpur in Maharashtra as the location for a possible Indian assembly line for the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft. The announcement is a preparatory step in their bid for the Indian Air Force’s Medium Transport Aircraft programme. It is not confirmation that India has selected the aircraft or placed an order. What the companies have confirmed In its October 1 release, Embraer said the partners were working with Maharashtra on the industrial arrangements. Mahindra said land had been allotted in Nagpur. Local production would proceed subject to government selection and an aircraft order. The proposed partnership also envisages Indian suppliers, maintenance, training and support over the aircraft’s service life. Source: Embraer’s announcement . Where this fits in the aircraft competition Aviation International News reported on Octobe...