- Mahindra and Embraer plan an MRO facility in India for C-390 if chosen by Indian Air Force
- The MRO will offer full maintenance, inspections, component repair, avionics support, and training
- C-390 Millennium is a versatile transport aircraft with 26-ton payload and multiple mission capabilities
Mahindra Group on Thursday announced plans to establish a maintenance facility in India with Embraer SA for the C-390 millennium aircraft if it is selected in the Indian Air Force's Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) program. The proposed maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility will provide comprehensive in‑country maintenance and sustainment for the C‑390 fleet, supporting high levels of operational readiness and availability, a statement said.
The two companies had signed a deal in October 2025 to produce the multi-mission military transport aircraft under the 'Make in India' initiative. The proposed MRO capability is expected to deliver a full spectrum of services, including base and heavy maintenance, structural inspections and testing, component repair and overhaul, avionics support, and training.
"A state‑of‑the‑art C‑390 Millennium MRO capability in India would ensure high aircraft availability, enhanced operational autonomy and a comprehensive local sustainment solution for the Indian Air Force throughout the aircraft's lifecycle," said Vinod Sahay of the Mahindra Group.
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The C‑390 Millennium is a modern military transport aircraft in its class, offering a payload capacity of up to 26 tons and higher speed and range compared to other medium‑sized military transport aircraft. It is capable of performing a wide range of missions, including cargo and troop transport, airdrop operations, medical evacuation, search and rescue, firefighting, and humanitarian missions, according to the statement.
The aircraft can operate from temporary or unpaved runways and may be configured for air‑to‑air refuelling, both as a tanker and as a receiver. Several European countries as well as South Korea and Uzbekistan operate the C‑390 Millennium.
Brazil-based Embraer is the third largest producer of civil aircraft worldwide after Boeing and Airbus. It also makes various military aircraft. The company is evaluating the potential for India to serve as a regional MRO hub, providing sustainment services for other C-390 Millennium operators in the future.
Last month, it tied up with the Adani Group to set up a commercial MRO base in India.
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