First converted e-freighter makes its debut
The first E190F, a converted jet from passenger transport to freighter (e-freighter), successfully completed its first flight on 5 April in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The Embraer team flew the jet for around two hours, carrying out a complete evaluation of the aircraft. It belongs to Regional One, a USA-based leasing company.
The first flight is part of a series of evaluations that Embraer is conducting before the e-freighter jets enter into operation. The aircraft has already passed its ground pressurisation and cargo loading tests.
E-jets converted to freighters will have over 50% more volume capacity, three times the range of large cargo turboprops, and up to 30% lower operating costs than narrowbodies. If capacities under the floor and on the main deck are combined, the maximum structural payload is 13,500 kg for the E190F and 14,300 kg for the E195F. (cj)