Embraer has signed a firm order for up to 10 Embraer E-Jets Passenger to Freight (P2F) conversions with an undisclosed customer.
Aircraft for conversion will come from the customer’s current E-Jets fleet, with deliveries starting in 2024.
This is the first firm contract for Embraer’s P2F, being the second agreement for this kind of operation.
In May this year, Embraer and Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) announced an agreement in principle to take up to 10 conversion slots for E190F/E195F.
The E-190 and E-195 are former passenger aircraft that can now fill the gap between turboprops and narrowbody aircraft when it comes to cargo operations.
That’s because they’ll boast a range that’s three times larger than that of cargo turboprops, with operating costs that are 30% lower compared to narrowbodies.
The converted E190F and E195F will be able to keep up with the growing demand for faster deliveries over greater distances, while also being more fuel-efficient and operating with reduced costs. And they’ll accomplish that without compromising on the payload capacity. The volume capacity will grow by 50%.
According to the manufacturer, the E190F will be able to carry up to 23,600 lb (10,700 kg) while the E195F will boast a 27,100 lb (12,300 kg) capacity, comparable to that of larger conventional cargo aircraft.
