Aviation
Embraer debuts first E-Jet successfully converted to cargo aircraft
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The first E190F, a jet that was converted from passenger transport to freighter (E-Freighter), had its inaugural flight in São José dos Campos, Brazil, successfully today.
For over two hours, the Embraer crew evaluated the E-Freighter jet in flight. Testing will be completed before the aircraft is put into service. Regional One is an American leasing firm that owns the aircraft.
“The E-Freighter programme opens a new business opportunity for Embraer, matching the high-tech E-Jets family to an unbeatable operational performance and meeting the growing global demand for cargo transport in e-commerce,” says Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO of Embraer.
“We are quite happy with the quick progress that E190F and E195F made during the testing phase. These aircraft will be valuable resources for our clients, enabling them to handle more flexible and dispersed delivery processes. The inaugural flight is one of several assessments that Embraer is carrying out prior to the E-Freighter aircraft going into service. Tests for the aircraft’s ability to pressurise on the ground and load cargo have already proven successful.
Up to 30% less operating expenses than narrowbodies, three times the range of large cargo turboprops, and over 50% more volume capacity are all features of converted E-Jets to freighters. For the E190F and E195F, the maximum structural payload when combining capacity under the floor and main deck is 13,500 kg and 14,300 kg, respectively.
The E190F and E195F Passenger to Freight Conversions (P2F) programme was introduced in 2022 and involves over 600 staff who worked over half a million hours on the E-Freighter, together with a global network of over 40 suppliers.
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Aviation
Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects
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– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry
– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.
“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.
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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”
The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.
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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.
This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”
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