Embraer Defence & Security of Brazil and Mahindra Group signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement (SCA) to promote the C-390 Millennium aircraft for the Indian Air Force's Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programme, in alignment with India's Atmanirbhar Bharat vision. The agreement was signed alongside the inauguration of Embraer's national office in Aerocity, New Delhi. The C-390 Millennium can carry 26 tonnes of payload, fly at 470 knots, and perform missions including cargo/troop transport, airdrops, medical evacuation, and humanitarian operations. The partnership includes plans for a full in-country MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) ecosystem, with India potentially becoming a regional support hub for other C-390 operators.
Embraer and Mahindra Sign Strategic Pact for C-390 Military Transport Aircraft for IAF
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Embraer-Mahindra signed SCA for C-390 Millennium transport aircraft for IAF's MTA programme under Atmanirbhar Bharat; includes MRO facility plan.
Key facts
- Embraer Defence & Security (Brazil) and Mahindra Group signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement to promote the C-390 Millennium aircraft for the Indian Air Force's Medium Transport Aircraft programme
- Agreement signed alongside inauguration of Embraer's national office in Aerocity, New Delhi, aligned with Atmanirbhar Bharat vision
- C-390 Millennium can carry 26 tonnes of payload, fly at 470 knots, and perform cargo/troop transport, airdrops, medical evacuation, and humanitarian operations
- Partnership includes plans for a full in-country MRO ecosystem, with India potentially becoming a regional support hub for other C-390 operators
PYQPrelims/PYQ angle
- RAS 2021 Key measures of Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan — The 2021 RAS Mains question on Atmanirbhar Bharat directly maps to the Embraer-Mahindra C-390 pact and in-country MRO ecosystem explicitly aligned with Atmanirbhar Bharat.
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Q: Embraer and Mahindra signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement for C-390 military transport aircraft. Discuss its significance under Atmanirbhar Bharat for India's defence aviation.
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Embraer Defence & Security (Brazil) and Mahindra Group signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement for the C-390 Millennium in the IAF's Medium Transport Aircraft programme under Atmanirbhar Bharat. Capable of carrying 26 tonnes at 470 knots for cargo, troop transport, airdrops, and medical evacuation, the deal includes an in-country MRO ecosystem.
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Frequently asked questions
Who signed the strategic pact for the C-390 Millennium in India?
Embraer Defence & Security of Brazil and Mahindra Group signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement. It promotes the C-390 Millennium aircraft for the Indian Air Force's Medium Transport Aircraft programme.
Where was the Embraer-Mahindra agreement signed?
The agreement was signed alongside the inauguration of Embraer's national office in Aerocity, New Delhi.
What payload, speed, and missions were listed for the C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium can carry 26 tonnes of payload and fly at 470 knots. It can perform cargo and troop transport, airdrops, medical evacuation, and humanitarian operations.
What support ecosystem does the partnership plan in India?
The partnership includes plans for a full in-country MRO ecosystem. India could potentially become a regional support hub for other C-390 operators.
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