After being certified in July in Brazil by the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC), Embraer’s E190F freighter was approved by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) in the United States. The approval by the agency took place in September.
Converted jets such as the E-Freighter are an alternative for replacing older and less efficient aircraft, such as cargo turboprops.
The increase in cargo capacity reaches 40%, while the range is up to three times greater. Compared to narrowbody aircraft, operating costs are 30% lower, says the manufacturer.
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“FAA certification is an important milestone in our passenger-to-freighter conversion program. We are excited to enter this market, filling a gap that has evolved in the market to meet the growing demand globally for faster deliveries, not just to metro areas, but to all regions. With our E-Jet footprint across the US and worldwide, we are offering optimum cargo solutions to our customers for this connected world,” said Martyn Holmes, Chief Commercial Officer, Embraer Commercial Aviation.
At Embraer, the conversion and cargo loading system were developed by U.S. Cargo Systems. Together, the lower and upper cargo compartments of the Brazilian jet offer a maximum structural payload of 13,150 kg.
The Embraer E190F program was launched in May 2022 with an eye on e-commerce operations, which demand greater agility and decentralized deliveries.
The E190F’s first flight took place in April of this year and its first public appearance three months later, during the Farnborough Airshow, in England.
Embraer is also developing a conversion of the E195 into a freighter, which offers even greater capacity. EASA’s certification is expected by the end of the year.
