"THE GOAL IS TO COLLABORATE MORE TOWARDS BECOMING A LONG-TERM TRUSTED PARTNER, FULFILLING INDIA'S AEROSPACE AMBITIONS"

Francisco Gomes Neto, President & CEO oversees all businesses - defence, commercial aviation, business aviation, services & support, urban air mobility and engineering of Embraer. He talks to Jayant Baranwal, Editor-in-Chief, at the occasion of opening an office in New Delhi and the company’s investment in India’s developing aerospace ecosystem

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Jayant Baranwal (Baranwal): What are the key objectives behind Embraer establishing an office in New Delhi, India?

Francisco Gomes Neto (Neto): Setting up a fully owned subsidiary and corporate office in New Delhi marks a decisive step in Embraer's long-term strategy for India and I see lots of potential for collaboration with India's rapidly evolving aerospace and defence landscape.

Our objective is to build a strong local foundation to drive growth across defence, commercial and business aviation, services & support, and urban air mobility.

By establishing on-ground teams in procurement, supply chain, engineering, and corporate functions, we are investing in deeper integration with India's aerospace & defence ecosystem, supporting the 'Make in India' vision through local capability building and partnerships.

Baranwal: What are the reasons that reflect Embraer's committed approach towards the Indian market and its potential requirements?