Embraer’s E-Freighter receives full certification from EASA
The E-Freighter secured certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC) last year.
Embraer’s E-Freighter, the E190F, has received full certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), making it eligible for global operations. In 2024, it also secured certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC), according to an official release from Embraer.
The E-Freighter took its first flight in April 2024 and made its public debut at the Farnborough Airshow in July 2024. Launched in May 2022, the E190F programme was designed to address a gap in the air cargo market by replacing older, less efficient models. It aligns with the evolving demands of e-commerce and modern trade, which prioritise rapid deliveries and decentralised operations, fueling the need for faster shipment deliveries to regional markets, the release added.
“EASA certification is a key milestone in our passenger-to-freighter conversion programme. 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”, says 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.
