Adani, Embraer to build India's 1st commercial jet assembly line
Adani Aerospace is partnering with Brazil's Embraer to set up India's first-ever assembly line for commercial regional jets (70-146 seats).
Right now, about 50 Embraer planes fly in India.
The official announcement drops Tuesday.
Why does this matter?
India's airlines are booming—over 1,500 planes are on order—but until now, planemakers have largely resisted local assembly.
Embraer expects demand for 500 regional jets here thanks to a rapid rise in flyers.
This move could put India alongside major players like the US and China in aircraft manufacturing.
What's Adani planning?
Beyond just building planes, Adani wants to handle everything from airport operations to plane repairs and pilot training.
The government is considering fiscal incentives to encourage airlines to buy "made-in-India" jets.
The exact location and timeline for the new factory haven't been revealed yet.