Adani Defence and Aerospace and Embraer agreed to Establish Regional Transport Aircraft Ecosystem in India

Adani Defence & Aerospace, a leading player in India’s aerospace and defence, and the flagship company of Adani Enterprises Ltd and Embraer, a global leader in aerospace, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop an integrated regional transport aircraft ecosystem in India.

MoU Signed (Jan 27, 2026):
Adani Defence & Aerospace and Brazil’s Embraer have agreed to collaborate on building a Regional Transport Aircraft (RTA) ecosystem in India.

Scope of Collaboration:
- Aircraft manufacturing and assembly line setup in India.
- Supply chain development and aftermarket services.
- Pilot training and aviation skill-building.

Indigenization Goal:
The partnership will gradually increase local production, aligning with Aatmanirbhar Bharat and the UDAN regional connectivity scheme.

Strategic Significance:
- Strengthens India–Brazil aerospace ties.
- Supports India’s ambition to bridge urban–rural divides with regional aviation.
- Generates high-skill employment across engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and support services.

Industry Footprint:
- Embraer already has ~50 aircraft operating in India, including the Legacy 600 and Netra AEW&C with the Indian Air Force, plus Star Air’s fleet of E175 and ERJ145.
- Adani Defence brings airport infrastructure, MRO services, UAV manufacturing, and pilot training capacity.

Broader Impact
This partnership positions India to:
- Develop its own regional aircraft program rather than relying solely on imports.
- Strengthen domestic aviation supply chains.
- Elevate its role in the global aerospace industry.