Embraer launches E190F and E195F P2F conversions
Embraer announced that it would be joining the cargo market with its new P2F (passenger to freighter) E190 and E195 conversions, these are expected to enter service in 2024.
These couldn’t come at a better time, many of the first E-Jet airliners are just now coming off lease. Many will of course enter service with other airlines, but this also presents a golden opportunity for a cargo conversion since the aircraft will be cheap.
The cargo sector has been booming as of late and is the only sector of aviation that grew during the pandemic, both Airbus and Boeing have launched new freighter aircraft with the A350F and 777XF respectively.
The E190 and E195 are both the perfect size, currently there is the smaller turboprop freighters (such as ATR), the larger narrow bodies (A320, 737) and the wide bodies (777, 747, A310). A size that is notably missing is the regional jet, there is the CRJ freighter but that is smaller, more limited in payload and is older, it isn’t a true competitor to the E190 and E195.
The conversion will take place at Embraers facilities in Brazil, this will involve installing a main deck cargo door, reinforced floor and a cargo handling system.
The E190F will be capable of carrying a payload of 23,600Ib (10,700 KG), flying 2,300 nautical miles and have a cargo carrying volume of 3,632 sqft (337 sqm).
For the E195F, it has more cargo space but that’s offset by lower range. Its specifications are as follows: 4,171 sqft (388 sqm) of cargo volume, a payload of 27,100Ib (12,300 kg) and 2,100 nautical miles of range, 200 less than the E190.
The E190F will be able to accommodate six large ULDs, one half ULD and one LD3, E195F accommodates the same, but has space for one more large ULD.
Embraer also noted that the most effective market for deployment of these new freighters will be on 600nm–1,400nm routes. At that trip length, the aircraft will have 25% lower operation cost compared to the Boing 737 classic, and 20-25% lower cost per volume than turboprop competitors.