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Embraer E195-E2 and E175.
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adani defense and aerospace-Controlled by port power billionaires Gautam Adani– Partnering with Embraer to build a manufacturing plant in India to assemble small commercial aircraft to capitalize on the country’s tourism boom.
The partners will work together to develop an aircraft assembly plant and supporting businesses such as supply chain, after-sales services and pilot training, according to a release. statement Embraer released Tuesday. The companies did not disclose financial details or the location of the manufacturing plant.
“Regional aviation is the backbone of economic expansion,” Jeet Adani, director, Adani Defense and Aerospace, said in a statement. “With air connectivity between tier-2 and tier-3 cities, the need for a homegrown regional aviation ecosystem has become critical.”
Embraer estimates that India will need at least 500 small commercial 500 jets with 80 to 146 seats over the next two decades. Data from the International Air Transport Association shows that since the pandemic, India’s air passenger traffic has rebounded strongly, nearly tripling from a low of 63 million passengers in 2020 to 174 million passengers in 2024. According to the International Air Transport Association, China is currently the third largest air transport market in the world, second only to the United States and China.
While Embraer did not reveal which aircraft it will produce in India, the aircraft manufacturer said last week that it will display two commercial aircraft – the E195-E2 and the E175 – at the Wings India 2026 aviation event in Hyderabad starting tomorrow. Embraer’s operations in India have continued to expand, with nearly 50 jets of 11 different models currently operating.
“India is a key market for Embraer and this partnership combines our aerospace expertise with Adani’s strong industrial capabilities,” said Arjan Meijer, President and CEO of Embraer Commercial Aviation.
According to real-time data from Forbes, Adani has an estimated net worth of $56.5 billion, making him the second richest person in India. He is chairman of the Ahmedabad-based Adani Group, which has interests in airports, cement manufacturing, edible oils, energy, logistics, media, mining, ports, power and real estate.
