C-390 Millennium: Embraer and Mahindra sign MoU First step towards Make in India

financialexpress.com:

Brazilian aerospace major Embraer Defense & Security has inked a Memorandum of Understanding with Mahindra Defence Systems. The objective of this MoU which was signed at the Embassy of Brazil in New Delhi, is to jointly fulfil the acquisition of the C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft by the Indian Air Force.

Financial Express Online has reported previously that the IAF is planning to procure Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA). As per the MoU the two companies will engage with the end user IAF to identify the next steps of the MTA programme and be in touch with the local aerospace industry here in India in an effort to start developing an industrialization plan for the project. Under this collaboration focussed on C-390 Millennium, Embraer and Mahindra will bring the newest technology for military transport aircraft planes to India and also in the aerospace, and make it a possible future centre for the C-390 in the region. 

Mahindra Defence Systems specializes in armoured transport and security-related products, fully committed to enhancing defence capabilities.

Significance of this MoU

India and Brazil are both members of BRICS, and G20. The Brazilian aerospace company has a strong presence in India, spanning defence, commercial aviation, and executive aviation sectors. In August 2023, Embraer organized a successful C-390 Millennium Day in New Delhi, aimed at deepening engagement with the local aerospace industry.

About the Aircraft

The C-390 Millennium multi-mission tactical transport aircraft is highly regarded for its unparalleled mobility, combining high productivity and operating flexibility with low costs. Having been in operation with the Brazilian Air Force since 2019 and more recently with the Portuguese Air