SÃO JOSÉ DOS CAMPOS, Brazil, Oct. 10,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The E-Freighter, Embraer's (B3:
EMBR3, NYSE: ERJ) E190F has been fully certified by the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA). Embraer's passenger-to-freighter
conversion and the Cargo Loading System, developed by U.S. Cargo
Systems, have received the certification by FAA in September 2024. In July, the E-Freighter was
certified by the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC) and EASA certification is due
later this year. The aircraft was developed to fill a gap in the
air cargo market and to replace older, less efficient models.
The E190F program was launched in May
2022 to meet the changing demands of e-commerce and modern
trade, which require fast deliveries and decentralized
operations driving the demand for faster delivery of shipments to
regional markets. The E-Freighter made its debut flight in April
and its first public appearance during the Farnborough Airshow in
July.
"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.
E-Jets converted to freighters will have over 40% more volume
capacity, three times the range of large cargo turboprops, and up
to 30% lower operating costs than larger narrowbodies. If combining
capacity under the floor and main deck, the maximum structural
payload is 13,500 kg for the E190F.
Images: Embraer DAM (bynder.com)
About Embraer
Embraer is a global aerospace company headquartered in
Brazil. It manufactures aircraft
for Commercial and Executive aviation, Defense & Security, and
Agricultural customers. The company also provides after-sales
services & support through a worldwide network of wholly owned
entities and authorized agents.
Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than
9,000 aircraft. On average, about every 10 seconds, an aircraft
manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere worldwide, transporting
over 150 million passengers a year.
Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets with up
to 150 seats and is the leading exporter of high-value-added goods
in Brazil. The company maintains
industrial units, offices, service and parts distribution centers
across the Americas, Africa,
Asia, and Europe. Embraer's APAC headquarters is in
Singapore, and its China headquarters is in Beijing.
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SOURCE Embraer S.A.