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It's been almost two years since the Brazil-based aviation giant Embraer first announced its revolutionary E-Freighter project. Now, the first unit of the highly-anticipated E190F is completing the final tests before entering service with a US leasing company.
It's an exciting time for Embraer, the reputable aircraft maker that has decided to bring jet performance to the world of cargo transportation. The first E190F recently conducted its first flight in Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil. This was still part of the final evaluation campaign prior to the aircraft officially entering service.
The two-hour flight came after the successful testing of the E190F's ground pressurization and cargo loading capabilities.
The E190F and E195F are basically jets converted from passenger transport to freighters, which was meant to drastically improve the typical capabilities of a standard cargo aircraft. These E-Freighters act like beefed-up cargo aircraft, sporting more volume and a bigger range and operating with fewer costs at the same time.
An Embraer E-Freighter promises to offer 50% more volume, which translates to a total payload (underfloor plus main deck) of 13,500 kg (29,700 lbs) for the E190F and 14,300 kg (31,500 lbs) for the E195F. Plus, its range is three times bigger than that of large cargo turboprops. In terms of operating costs, it claims to be 30% more effective than a narrowbody. You might notice that the E190F and E190F were designed to fill the gap between existing turboprops and narrowbodies.
Embraer launched the Passenger to Freight Conversions (P2F) program back in 2022. The converted E-Jets were described as a response to the specific demands in the cargo market today, which have a lot to do with faster deliveries and increasingly larger distances. These particular changes require aircraft that can do the job with efficient fuel consumption and overall smaller operational costs.
By dramatically increasing cargo capacity and lowering costs at the same time, Embraer's E-Freighters can effectively answer these new challenges in the cargo industry. The E-190 and E-195 are former passenger jets converted at the manufacturer's facility in Sao Jose dos Campos. The conversion process included adding a main deck front cargo door and a cargo handling system. Plus, the floors were reinforced and adapted for hazardous material transportation.
There's another reason behind converting former jets to freighters, apart from the increased cargo performance, and it's related to sustainability. We know that airliners all over the world, big and small, will eventually have to replace their aging fleets with greener options. It's already happening with retrofitted aircraft and hybrid or even all-electric versions. One way to make room for these green alternatives is to find new uses for the older jets, which is what Embraer did.
The first E190F belongs to a leasing company in the US, Regional One.
The two-hour flight came after the successful testing of the E190F's ground pressurization and cargo loading capabilities.
The E190F and E195F are basically jets converted from passenger transport to freighters, which was meant to drastically improve the typical capabilities of a standard cargo aircraft. These E-Freighters act like beefed-up cargo aircraft, sporting more volume and a bigger range and operating with fewer costs at the same time.
An Embraer E-Freighter promises to offer 50% more volume, which translates to a total payload (underfloor plus main deck) of 13,500 kg (29,700 lbs) for the E190F and 14,300 kg (31,500 lbs) for the E195F. Plus, its range is three times bigger than that of large cargo turboprops. In terms of operating costs, it claims to be 30% more effective than a narrowbody. You might notice that the E190F and E190F were designed to fill the gap between existing turboprops and narrowbodies.
Embraer launched the Passenger to Freight Conversions (P2F) program back in 2022. The converted E-Jets were described as a response to the specific demands in the cargo market today, which have a lot to do with faster deliveries and increasingly larger distances. These particular changes require aircraft that can do the job with efficient fuel consumption and overall smaller operational costs.
By dramatically increasing cargo capacity and lowering costs at the same time, Embraer's E-Freighters can effectively answer these new challenges in the cargo industry. The E-190 and E-195 are former passenger jets converted at the manufacturer's facility in Sao Jose dos Campos. The conversion process included adding a main deck front cargo door and a cargo handling system. Plus, the floors were reinforced and adapted for hazardous material transportation.
There's another reason behind converting former jets to freighters, apart from the increased cargo performance, and it's related to sustainability. We know that airliners all over the world, big and small, will eventually have to replace their aging fleets with greener options. It's already happening with retrofitted aircraft and hybrid or even all-electric versions. One way to make room for these green alternatives is to find new uses for the older jets, which is what Embraer did.
The first E190F belongs to a leasing company in the US, Regional One.
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