New Delhi, Jan. 27 -- Brazilian aerospace major Embraer and Adani Defence & Aerospace have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop an integrated regional transport aircraft (RTA) ecosystem in India, marking a significant step toward strengthening the country's indigenous aviation capabilities.

Under the proposed collaboration, the two companies will explore opportunities across aircraft manufacturing, supply chain development, after-market services, and pilot training.

The partnership envisions the establishment of an aircraft assembly line in India, followed by a phased increase in indigenisation to support India's RTA programme.

The initiative aligns with the government's Aatmanirbhar Bharat mission and the UDAN scheme ai...