Adani Group, Embraer finalise Dholera for setting up aircraft assembly line

Business To Business, New Delhi, 16^th June, 2026:   The Adani Group and Embraer have reportedly finalized Dholera as the location for a final assembly line for Embraer's regional aircraft, marking a significant step in efforts to establish aircraft manufacturing capabilities in India.
The development follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in January between Adani Defence & Aerospace and Embraer for strategic collaboration on regional transport aircraft.
Dholera Special Investment Region has emerged as one of India's major industrial and manufacturing hubs due to:

• Large land availability.
• Planned industrial infrastructure.
• Connectivity through road, rail, and upcoming airport facilities.
• Government support for advanced manufacturing.
• Integration with the broader "Make in India" initiative.

• Expanding domestic aircraft manufacturing capabilities.
• Supporting technology transfer and skill development.
• Creating high-value jobs in aerospace engineering and production.
• Strengthening India's aviation supply chain ecosystem.
• Potentially serving both domestic and export markets.

• Commercial aviation.
• Regional transport aircraft.
• Defence aviation.
• Maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services.
• Aerospace manufacturing.