Rapid Fire
E175 Jets in India
- 24 Feb 2026
- 1 min read
In a major push for "Make in India" in the aviation sector, Adani Defence & Aerospace and Brazil’s Embraer have signed an enhanced MoU to establish a Final Assembly Line (FAL) for E175 regional jets in India.
- The partnership aims to build a comprehensive Regional Transport Aircraft (RTA) ecosystem, covering manufacturing, supply chain management, and pilot training.
- E175 Jet: The E175 jet, with a seating capacity of up to 88 passengers, is specifically designed for high-frequency operations connecting Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.
- India is projected to require at least 500 aircraft in the 80–146 seat segment over the next two decades.
- Support for UDAN Scheme: The project aligns with the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS-UDAN), addressing the critical need for an indigenous aviation ecosystem to support economic expansion in underserved markets.
- Industrial Scope: Beyond assembly, the collaboration focuses on aftermarket services and securing orders to sustain the viability of the proposed assembly line.
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