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Embraer is Eying Indian Appetite for Special Mission Aircraft
Embraer is promoting special mission aircraft at Aero-India. In July 2008 the company signed a contract with the Indian Government for the delivery of three EMB 145 AEW&C (Airborne Early Warning & Control) jets. The first delivery is scheduled for 2011. These aircraft will receive the AEW payload currently under development by India’s Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO). The Indian Air Force also operates four Legacy 600 jets, which are used to transport Indian VIPs and foreign dignitaries. A fifth Legacy 600 belongs to the Border Security Force (BSF), under India’s Home Ministry.
According to Sergio Bellato Alves, Embraer’s Vice President, Marketing and Sales, Asia – Defense and Government Market Embraer considers the Indian market has a great potential for Defense and Government aircraft. “Our Asia Pacific efforts have found this strong, emerging market to have a particularly significant synergy with Embraer’s quality products.” said Alves.