Embraer E190F Receives Type Certification from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency

Embraer has announced that its new freighter model, the Embraer E190F, has received type certification from the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC).

This conversion aircraft, transitioning from passenger to cargo use, has been developed to fill the gap in the air cargo market and replace less efficient older models. It made its maiden flight in April this year.

The aircraft is part of the “E-Freighter program,” launched in 2022 to meet the globally increasing cargo demand triggered by the rise of e-commerce. The conversion to a freighter allows for a more than 40% increase in cargo capacity, while reducing operational costs by up to 30% compared to narrow-body aircraft. The maximum payload is 13,500 kg for the Embraer E190F and 14,300 kg for the Embraer E195F.

Certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is expected in the latter half of the year, followed by the certification of the cargo loading system.