The initial MoU was inked in January 2026
Adani Defence & Aerospace and Embraer have exchanged an enhanced Memorandum of Understanding regarding the establishment of a Final Assembly Line (FAL) for the E175 regional jet for India’s Regional Transport Aircraft (RTA) program.
The MoU was exchanged between Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO, Embraer and Jeet Adani, Director, Adani Defence & Aerospace in New Delhi in the presence of the visiting President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Piyush Goyal, the Indian Minister of Commerce & Industry.
This advancement from the initial MoU signed in January 2026 represents a significant step forward and forms part of a broader roadmap to develop an integrated RTA ecosystem in India. The MoU also represents strengthening of strategic relations between India and Brazil.
Ecosystem
The industrial partnership will aim to establish an ecosystem for the E175. Both companies are already working together to progress all aspects of the MoU, including opportunities in aircraft manufacturing, supply chain, aftermarket services, and pilot training, and securing orders to support the proposed FAL.
“Regional aviation is the backbone of economic expansion. With initiatives like UDAN transforming air connectivity across Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, the need for an indigenous regional aviation ecosystem has become critical,” stated. “This partnership will also strengthen strategic relations between India and Brazil, bringing complementary capabilities together,” he added.
Aircraft ecosystem
“We are shaping India’s regional transport aircraft ecosystem, a bold stride toward Aatmanirbhar (self-dependence) aviation that bridges urban-rural divides, generates high-skill employment, and elevates India’s position in the global aerospace industry,” noted Ashish Rajvanshi, President & CEO, Adani Defence & Aerospace.
“This signing represents a critical milestone for our partnership, as we continue to work together on all aspects of the proposed aerospace ecosystem, including securing orders for a Final Assembly Line in India,” affirmed Neto.
