E175 Jets in India:
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.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.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.Beyond assembly, the collaboration focuses on aftermarket services and securing orders to sustain the viability of the proposed assembly line.
