# Embraer and Mahindra C-390 assembly proposal in India

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/embraer-and-mahindra-c-390-assembly-proposal-in-india
> Updated: 2026-10-04T12:30:45.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Embraer and the Mahindra Group are proposing Nagpur, Maharashtra, as the site for a final assembly line for the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft. This proposal is tied to the potential selection of the aircraft for the Indian Air Force’s Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programme, which may involve an order of 60 to 80 aircraft.

The proposed industrial ecosystem aims to include system integration, manufacturing engineering, and the development of a local supply chain. The partnership seeks to support India’s ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives by fostering indigenous manufacturing, technology transfer, and long-term maintenance services. The companies are currently coordinating with the Government of Maharashtra regarding infrastructure for the project.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-04: Embraer and Mahindra Group target Nagpur for C-390 assembly

Embraer and Mahindra Group have identified Nagpur, India, as a potential site for a C-390 Millennium assembly line, pending selection for the Indian Air Force's transport aircraft programme.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/embraer-and-mahindra-group-target-nagpur-for-c-390-assembly

### 2026-10-02: Embraer and Mahindra propose Nagpur for C-390 assembly line

Embraer and Mahindra Group have proposed Nagpur, India, as the site for a C-390 Millennium assembly line, pending the aircraft's selection for the Indian Air Force's transport programme.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/embraer-and-mahindra-propose-nagpur-for-c-390-assembly-line

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