Embraer’s E190F E-freighter aircraft has been fully certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The Brazilian manufacturer’s passenger-to-freighter conversion and cargo loading system - developed by U.S. Cargo Systems - received the certification by the FAA in September 2024.
In July, the E-Freighter was certified by the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC) and EASA certification is due later this year.
“FAA certification is an important milestone in our passenger-to-freighter conversion program. 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,” said Martyn Holmes, chief commercial officer for Embraer commercial aviation.
He continued: “With our E-Jet footprint across the US and worldwide, we are offering optimum cargo solutions to our customers for this connected world.”
Combining capacity under the floor and main deck, the maximum structural payload of the aircraft is 13,500kg,