Will set up unit if orders total at least 200: Embraer exec Raul Villaron

The company estimates India will require at least 500 aircraft in this segment over the next 20 years, driven by growing connectivity needs beyond metro routes and into Tier-II and Tier-III cities

Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer said it could ramp up component sourcing from India and is ready to set up a final assembly line in the country if it secures orders totalling at least 200 planes, head of Asia-Pacific Raul Villaron told Business Standard on Monday.

 

“India presents a vast opportunity for regional jets in the 80 to 150-seater segment. If we are able to close orders for about 200 aircraft, it would make strong business sense for us to localise more aggressively, including establishing a final assembly line and expanding our supplier base here,” said Villaron, who is also the