Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Embraer Expands India Supply Chain Across Aerospace, Defence
Embraer is a company that makes airplanes and defence aircraft.
It wants to use more Indian companies to build and support its aircraft.
The company has been studying Indian suppliers for several years.
These suppliers could make parts, materials, software, and other equipment.
Embraer has agreements with Hindalco Industries and Bharat Forge, and Mahindra is also involved.
Embraer and Adani Defence & Aerospace are exploring an aircraft assembly line for the E175 in India.
The partnership may also include repairs, spare parts, pilot training, and future aircraft orders.
If India chooses Embraer’s C390 for a military transport programme, the company says it could build a maintenance hub with Mahindra.
Embraer also wants Indian small businesses and engineering firms to join its global supply chain.
Embraer has spent three to four years developing its Indian supply chain through supplier assessments and government engagement.
The company is evaluating Indian capabilities in aerostructures, machining, composites, wiring systems, and hardware and software development.
Embraer signed agreements with Hindalco Industries and Bharat Forge, while Mahindra became a supplier through its partnership with Aernnova.
A partnership with Adani Defence & Aerospace includes plans for an E175 final assembly line and broader supply, maintenance, training, and aftermarket opportunities.
If India selects the C390 for its Medium Transport Aircraft programme, Embraer plans to establish a maintenance hub with Mahindra.
- Who
- Brazil-based aerospace company Embraer, along with Indian partners including Hindalco Industries, Mahindra, Bharat Forge, and Adani Defence & Aerospace.
- What
- Embraer is expanding its Indian supply chain and exploring aircraft assembly, maintenance, defence cooperation, technology development, and supplier partnerships.
- When
- The supply chain effort has developed over the past three to four years; the report was published on September 6, 2026.
- Where
- India, including potential manufacturing and maintenance facilities.
- Why
- To increase industrial localisation, integrate Indian suppliers into Embraer’s global supply chain, and support commercial and defence aviation opportunities.
- Company
- Embraer, a Brazil-based aerospace major
- Supply chain focus
- Aerostructures, machining, metal forming, composites, wiring systems, and hardware and software development
- Material partnership
- Embraer signed a memorandum of understanding with Hindalco Industries to explore aerospace-grade aluminium manufacturing
- Forged products
- Bharat Forge will supply forged products for Embraer’s global supply chain
- Assembly proposal
- Embraer and Adani Defence & Aerospace are exploring an E175 final assembly line in India
- Potential maintenance hub
- Embraer plans an India-based maintenance, repair and overhaul hub with Mahindra if the C390 is selected
- Existing service partners
- Air Works and Indamer provide maintenance support for Embraer’s commercial, defence, and executive jet operations in India