Brazilian giant picks Mahindra for military bet
Brazilian aerospace giant Embraer has announced a partnership with the Indian Mahindra Group for the Indian Air Force's (IAF) Multi-Role Transport Aircraft (MTA) program. Embraer will be offering its KC-390 Millennium jet, a twin-engine transport aircraft, as the primary option for the IAF's 60-aircraft procurement. The MTA program is aimed at replacing the IAF's aging transport fleet and includes an option to add an additional 50% of aircraft.
The KC-390 is already in service with several air forces, including Brazil, Portugal, and others. Embraer sees the KC-390 as a direct replacement for the AN-32 and a platform to standardize the IAF's medium transport fleet. The aircraft has demonstrated superior performance compared to the American C-130J, carrying more cargo, flying faster and higher, and boasting impressive availability and mission accomplishment rates.
Embraer's global order book for the KC-390 includes 70 aircraft, with additional orders from the UAE and Colombia. The company views India as a strategic hub for expanding its supply chain and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities, given the growth in its global operations.
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