Embraer and Adani sign MoU to open India’s first final-assembly line for commercial regional jets under 'Make in India'

Brazil's Embraer and the Adani Group have signed a memorandum of understanding to set up India's first civilian aircraft final-assembly line, targeting local assembly of Embraer regional jets as part of New Delhi's 'Make in India' push. An announcement is expected at the Hyderabad air show.

Discovered 2026-01-07T21:30:10.518278-08:00 | 2026-01-07T21:30:10.518278-08:00

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  • Establishes India’s first civilian commercial fixed-assembly capability: the Embraer–Adani MoU targets local assembly of regional jets, a concrete step toward onshore production and industrialisation in Indian aerospace (formal announcement expected at the Hyderabad air show).
  • Expands OEM global footprint and supplier networks: the move echoes other recent OEM final-assembly expansions and will reshape component sourcing and local supplier opportunities in the region (see recent FAL openings by OEMs).
  • Ties to surging domestic demand that underpins the business case: large carrier fleet commitments and rapid market growth in India support the economics for a local FAL, reducing delivery-chain pressures for OEMs and lessors (including sizable aircraft purchase activity earlier this year).

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