Embraer forecasts over 600 freighters under 20-tonne payload by 2043

Embraer anticipates a promising future for the cargo market, according to its 20-Year Market Outlook launched at the Farnborough International Airshow.

E-commerce is one of the driving forces incentivising the air freight industry, according to Embraer.

Despite the glut, there are emerging opportunities for smaller freighters to satisfy the tremendous growth in e-commerce, says Embraer.

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With projected GDP growth of 2.5 percent, cargo traffic is seen increasing by 3.6 percent annually from 2024 to 2043.

Three regions - Asia, North America, and Europe – are the largest markets. Combined, they accounted for 81 percent of all freight tonne kilometres (FTKs) in 2023.

Under its E-Freighter programme, the company is converting its existing E-Jets passenger aircraft into dedicated cargo planes.

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