Embraer and Hindalco Industries signed an MoU in New Delhi on February 20, 2026, to explore business opportunities in India focused on the manufacturing of aerospace-grade aluminum raw materials. This move strengthens Embraer’s localization and supply-chain strategy under India’s “Make in India” push. Embraer said the agreement is exploratory, but it is aimed at supporting its industrial initiatives and building a stronger domestic supplier base.
The significance extends beyond raw material sourcing alone. Embraer said its India evaluation work has already reviewed local capabilities across aerostructure assembly, machining, metal forming, composites, wiring systems, and hardware/software development, suggesting a wider industrial roadmap beyond metals. Embraer also described India as a strategic market, noting that 47 of its aircraft already operate in the country across the commercial, executive, and defense segments.
The Hindalco MoU also fits into Embraer’s wider India expansion push, which recently included a separate partnership with Adani to explore regional aircraft manufacturing, supply chain, aftermarket services, and training.
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