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Embraer has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hindalco Industries to assess possibilities in aerospace-grade aluminum raw material manufacturing. This, says the Brazilian OEM, will support both its own industrial activities and its commitment to the “Make in India” ambition.
“This joint action reinforces our focus to identifying local partners that can become our suppliers and, in doing so, accelerate the development of the Indian industrial base,” said Roberto Chaves, executive v-p of global procurement and supply chain at Embraer.
Alongside aluminum production, Embraer is currently exploring the potential for a number of other domestic industrial capabilities, including aerostructure assembly, machining, metal forming, composites, wiring systems, and hardware and software development.
In October 2025, Embraer opened a corporate office in New Delhi, symbolizing its increasing ambition for the region. The company believes that India represents a “strategic market” for expansion across its business units as it looks to build on a fleet of 47 aircraft currently operating in the country.
The proposed establishment of an in-country maintenance, repair, and overhaul capability for the <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2026-01-28/embraer-c-390-building-momentum-asia">C-390 tactical transporter</a> would also support Embraer and Mumbai-headquartered Mahindra Group’s bid to supply the Indian Air Force with the type.

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Embraer Exploring Aluminum Manufacturing in India

Collaboration with Hindalco Industries to explore domestic production potential

Embraer has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hindalco Industries to assess possibilities in aerospace-grade aluminium raw material manufacturing. 

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