The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has fully certified Embraer’s passenger to full cargo conversion aircraft, the 190F E-Freighter (E190F).

Embraer’s E190F programme was launched in May 2022 to meet the changing demands of e-commerce and modern trade.

Martyn Holmes, chief commercial officer of Embraer Commercial Aviation, said: “FAA certification is an important milestone in our passenger-to-freighter conversion programme.

“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.”

The E-Freighter made its debut flight in April 2024 and its first public appearance during the Farnborough Airshow in July.

Also in July, the E-Freighter was certified by the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC) and EASA certification is due later this year.

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.

When combining capacity under the floor and main deck, the maximum structural payload for the E190F is 13,500kg.

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