New Delhi: The Mahindra Group and Brazilian aerospace major Embraer on Thursday announced plans to establish a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in India for the C-390 Millennium aircraft.
The proposal is subject to the aircraft’s selection under the Indian Air Force’s Medium Transport Aircraft programme.
The proposed MRO capability is designed to provide in-country maintenance and lifecycle support for the C-390 fleet, thereby ensuring higher operational readiness and reduced dependence on overseas facilities.
The two companies had signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement in October 2025 to jointly pursue opportunities related to the C-390 Millennium multi-mission military transport aircraft in India. The partnership aligns with the government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative and seeks to strengthen local manufacturing and aerospace capabilities.
The C-390 Millennium is designed to carry payloads of up to 26 tonnes and is positioned as a next-generation aircraft in the medium transport category. It can undertake multiple missions, including troop and cargo transport, airdrop operations, medical evacuation, search and rescue, firefighting, and humanitarian assistance.
The aircraft is capable of operating from semi-prepared or unpaved runways and can also be configured for air-to-air refuelling, Embraer said in a media release.
According to the companies, the in-service fleet has recorded a mission completion rate of over 99%.
If finalised, the proposed MRO facility in India would offer services such as base and heavy maintenance, structural inspections, component repair and overhaul, avionics support, and training. The move is expected to support the Indian Air Force’s future transport aircraft requirements while enhancing domestic aerospace infrastructure.
