FAA Certifies Embraer E190F

The aircraft, also known as the E-freighter, was developed to replace the smaller and less efficient cargo carriers currently in use.

The FAA stamp follows the E-freighter certification by the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC) in July. The aircraft is expected to achieve European certification through the European Union Aviation Safety Agency later this year.

“FAA certification is an important milestone in our passenger-to-freighter conversion program,” Martyn Holmes, chief commercial officer for Embraer Commercial Aviation, said in a statement. “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. With our E-Jet footprint across the U.S. and worldwide, we are offering optimum cargo solutions to our customers for this connected world.”

According to Embraer, E-Jets converted to freighters will have over 40 percent more volume capacity and three times the range of large cargo turboropers with up to 30 percent lower operating costs than larger narrow body jets already in use. The company states the maximum structural payload for the E190F is 13,500 kilograms, or 29,762 pounds.

Embraer established the E190F program in May 2022 with the mission of developing an aircraft to address the evolving needs of “e-commerce and modern trade, which require fast deliveries and decentralized operations driving the demand for faster delivery of shipments to regional markets.”

The E-freighter was first flown in April and made its first public appearance at the U.K.’s Farnborough Airshow in July.

Correction: This story was updated on October 16, 2024, to correct the maximum structural payload of the E190F.