Embraer, Correios sign MoU for air cargo optimisation studies

Embraer and Correios, Brazil’s state-controlled postal company, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) focused on air cargo transport.

Embraer and Correios will conduct joint studies to advance the optimisation and expansion of the Brazilian and international air networks for large cargo and goods, says an official release from Embraer.

"The strategic partnership between the companies will seek to increase Correios’ efficiency in air transport and reduce operation costs compared to other modes. It will also evaluate challenges and opportunities for new business models involved in Embraer platforms such as the E-190F, E-195F and C-390 Millennium."

Fabiano Silva dos Santos, President, Correios says: "With this partnership, we will be able to bring more efficiency to our logistics network and thus benefit the Brazilian population, which is our greatest mission as a public company and representative of the federal government. We are the largest air cargo operators in the country; no other logistics company has even half the airlines and cargo handled by Correios."

Santos also emphasised that the remodelling of the state-owned company's air network is part of Correios' modernisation project, Correios do Futuro (Correios of the Future).

“We are very pleased to collaborate with Correios in studying a more efficient logistics network for the transport of goods, both in Brazil and internationally," says Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO, Embraer Defence & Security. "Embraer has a consolidated aircraft portfolio, and the solutions to be studied together will allow Correios to expand its service offering to its customers with high reliability and efficiency."

Embraer is on schedule to complete its first conversion from E-Jet to a cargo version of the aircraft, having already successfully completed the first flight test. Embraer currently has two contracts for converting up to 20 E-Jets into freighters, the release added.