Embraer

Embraer's E190F E-Freighter has been fully certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), marking a key milestone in the company's passenger-to-freighter conversion programme. The aircraft, along with the cargo loading system developed by U.S. Cargo Systems, received FAA certification in September 2024. This follows certification by Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) in July and with EASA certification expected later this year. The E190F was designed to address a gap in the air cargo market and replace older, less efficient models.

Launched in May 2022, the E190F programme was developed in response to the evolving demands of e-commerce and modern trade, which call for faster deliveries and decentralised operations. These factors are driving increased demand for rapid shipments to regional markets. The E-Freighter completed its debut flight in April and made its first public appearance at the Farnborough Airshow in July of this year.