Civil Aviation

Embraer Reveals First E190 Passenger Jet’s Conversion into a Freighter

The renowned aircraft manufacturer Embraer is now revolutionizing the aviation sector with its Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversion programme. The company’s facilities in So José dos Campos, Brazil, are modifying the jet as part of the P2F (Passenger to Freighter) programme, which was unveiled in March 2022. Embraer recently revealed a peek at the exciting progress with the installation of the brand-new door framing for this ground-breaking conversion project.

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The replacement of a section of the front fuselage of the original E190 with a newly created one is the most noticeable aspect in these pictures. This new fuselage section has a substantially large opening, purposefully created to accommodate the installation of the aircraft’s cargo door. In order to convert the airplane into an efficient freighter with the ability to carry a variety of cargo, this cargo door will be a crucial part.

The full freighter conversion is available for all pre-owned E190 and E195 aircraft, with entry into service expected in early 2024.

Take a look at our new door frame on the first #E190 passenger-to-freighter conversion. Our P2F E-Jet conversion program is progressing smoothly, right on schedule. #WeAreEmbraer #EmbraerStories #Freighter #cargo #EJets #HighTech #VeryHuman pic.twitter.com/I2NA5qXaKi— Embraer (@embraer) September 5, 2023

This conversion program’s significance lies in its capacity to increase the E190F’s utility by enabling it to carry a sizable cargo payload. Particularly, the E190F boasts a remarkable 10.7 tonnes of cargo carrying capacity. Additionally, Embraer is developing a bigger version of this freighter called the E195F that will have a capacity of up to 12.3 tonnes of paid cargo and be able to carry even more products.

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Embraer’s dedication to excellence, as well as its significant experience in aircraft design and manufacturing, are key elements in the project’s success. Engineers and technicians at the firm are committed to ensuring that the converted E190F outperforms industry standards in terms of cargo capacity, operational efficiency, and overall performance.