Partners Target Local Maintenance Capability For Indian Air Force Bid
Embraer Defense & Security and the Mahindra Group announced plans to establish a maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility in India for the C-390 Millennium, contingent on the aircraft’s selection for the Indian Air Force medium transport aircraft requirement. The proposed facility would provide a range of services, including base and heavy maintenance, and could potentially serve as a regional hub for other C-390 operators. Embraer highlighted the C-390’s key performance capabilities, including a payload capacity of up to 26 tons and optional air-to-air refueling configuration. The announcement was made by AeroTime.