Third Approval Enables Cargo Operations Globally

Embraer announced that its E190F cargo aircraft has achieved certification by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which combined with certifications from the U.S. FAA and the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC) gained in 2024, enable global operations of the aircraft.

Known as the E-Freighter, the E190F first flew in April 2024 and was introduced to the public at the Farnborough Airshow in England in July 2024.

The E190F program was started in 2022 to address a gap in the air cargo market while replacing older, less efficient markets. The E-Freighter is able to meet the evolving demands of e-commerce and modern global trade requiring decentralized operations and rapid deliveries driving the demand for faster shipments to regional markets.

Martyn Holmes, Chief Commercial Officer for Embraer Commercial Aviation said, “EASA certification is a key milestone in our passenger-to-freighter conversion program. This is an exciting market, and we have developed the perfect aircraft to fill the gap, meeting the demand globally for faster deliveries, not just to metro areas, but all regions. The E-Jets are a global success with a large footprint worldwide, we are now ready to offer the highest standard of freighter solution to customers globally.”

E-Jets converted to freighters have greater than 40% more volume capacity, three times the range of cargo turboprop aircraft, and as much as 30% lower operating costs compared with larger narrowbodies. Combining the capacity under the floor with the main deck yields a maximum structural payload of 13,500 kg or nearly 30,000 pounds for the E190F.

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