Embraer and Correios sign Memorandum of Understanding for optimization studies in air cargo transport

Agreement seeks to reshape the logistics network to increase efficiency and offer cargo solutions in Brazil and abroad

Santiago, Chile, April 9th, 2024 – Embraer and Correios, Brazil’s state-controlled postal company, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on air cargo transport. Both companies will conduct joint studies to advance the optimization and expansion of the Brazilian and international air networks for large cargo and goods.

The strategic partnership between the companies will seek to increase Correios’ efficiency in air transport and reduce operation costs compared to other modes. It will also evaluate challenges and opportunities for new business models involved in Embraer platforms, such as the E-190F, E-195F, and C-390 Millennium.

"With this partnership, we will be able to bring more efficiency to our logistics network and thus benefit the Brazilian population, which is our greatest mission as a public company and representative of the federal government. We are the largest air cargo operators in the country; no other logistics company has even half the airlines and cargo handled by Correios," says Fabiano Silva dos Santos, President of Correios. The executive also stresses that the remodeling of the state-owned company's air network is part of the company's modernization project, Correios do Futuro (Correios of the Future).

“We are very pleased to collaborate with Correios in studying a more efficient logistics network for the transport of goods, both in Brazil and internationally. Embraer has a consolidated aircraft portfolio, and the solutions to be studied together will allow Correios to expand its service offering to its customers with high reliability and efficiency,” said Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security.

 

PARIS AIR SHOW 2023 - Embraer and Lanzhou Group Sign LoA for 20 Embraer P2F Conversions

 – Launch Customer for Embraer’s Passenger-to-Freight Conversion in China

Embraer signed a Letter of Agreement (LoA) at the 54th Paris Airshow with Lanzhou Aviation Industry Development Group for 20 E190F and E195F E-Jets Passenger-to-Freight Conversions (P2F). Embraer and Lanzhou intend to cooperate on establishing of E190F and E195F conversion capability in Lanzhou, China, which will support and accelerate the introduction of E-Jet first generation freighters to Chinese market. The cooperation will serve as an initial starting point for both companies to leverage their strengths, jointly promote the development of Lanzhou’s air transportation industry, and boost the economy around the airport.

With the signing of this LoA, Lanzhou Group, becomes the launch customer for Embraer’s P2F conversion in China, and the base in China for Embraer’s P2F conversions.

“The opportunity in China had a significant influence during the decision-making process of the launch of our P2F program. It is a market with increasing demand for cargo aircraft to accommodate the tremendous growth of E-commerce trade and the consequent evolution of the logistics industry. We’re confident in this booming market and always willing to support the sector’s further progress in cooperation with our Chinese partners,” said Arjan Meijer, President and CEO Embraer Commercial Aviation. “We welcome Lanzhou Group to be the region’s launch customer for Embraer’s P2F conversion, and we expect to bring new vitality to Chinese market with our E-Jets freighters.”

“The LoA signed with Lanzhou Group today is a strong indicator of the demand we are seeing for our E-Jet freight conversions in China,” said Johann Bordais, President & CEO, Embraer Services and Support. “It’s great to welcome Lanzhou to join our E-Jets freighter family. We’re glad to help them integrate into the E190/E195 conversion network and speed up our P2F efforts in China so that more Embraer freighters can be delivered to our Chinese customers in the future.”

“We are honored to be the launch customer of the Embraer E-Jets freighters in China. We believe the ‘China speed’ in aviation logistics will be an important basis for the sustainable and efficient growth of the Chinese economy,” said Chen Zhiqiang, President of Lanzhou Aviation Industry Development Group. “By cooperating with industry-leading aircraft manufacturer, Embraer and introducing E-Jets freighters to China, we’ll fully leverage our domestic strength and competitive advantages to boost China’s air cargo market growth. We expect that the project, after it comes to fruition, will also help achieve high-quality economic development in Lanzhou, Gansu, and western regions of China.”

Embraer launched the E190F and E195F Passenger to Freight Conversions program in March 2022, supporting the high demand for cargo and positive market trends in China. Embraer forecasts a market demand for 600 freighters in the E-Jets segment over the next 20 years. Among which, the Chinese market is forecasted to need 200 aircraft in the category, accounting for 33% of the global total, powered by demand from the e-commerce and logistics sectors.

Embraer’s E-Jets P2F conversions 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 combining under-floor bulk cargo and main deck, the maximum gross structural payload is 13,150kg for the E190F and 14,300kg for the E195F. Considering typical e-commerce cargo density, the net weights and volumes are also impressive: the E190F can handle a payload of 23,600lb (10,700kg) while the E195F a payload of 27,100lb (12,300 kg).

The E190 and E195, the two models included in the P2F program, are some of Embraer’s best-selling commercial aircraft of all time. Currently, there are 85 E-Jets flying with Tianjin Airlines, Hebei Airlines, Beibu Gulf Airlines, and Colorful Guizhou Airlines in China. Embraer has also established a comprehensive after-sales service and support system in China, including authorized maintenance centers, spare parts warehouses, and complete pilot training network.

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Azul inducts first fully converted E195

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras (AD, Sao Paulo Viracopos) has completed the conversion and certification of the world's first E195 dedicated freighter.

The Brazilian carrier executed the process largely in-house and in partnership with LHColus Tecnologia. The Brazilian civil aviation authority (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil - ANAC) issued the requisite certificate on February 1, 2022, after which PR-AXW (msn 19000638) entered into commercial service on February 7, operating its first flight from Sao Paulo Viracopos to Porto Alegre, Flightradar24 ADS-B data shows.

The conversion expands the Embraer jet's cargo capacity to 15 tonnes. As the world's first Class F freighter, the E195 freighter can carry cargo in special fire-resistant containers rather than standard ones. The aircraft's superstructure has not, however, been equipped with large cargo doors.

Azul plans to induct a further three converted E195 freighters in the coming months all of which will compliment Azul Cargo's fleet of two B737-300(F)s and will be used predominantly on thinner routes. The carrier's Azul Conecta (2F, Jundiaí) subsidiary operates a further three Cessna (single turboprop) C208B Grand Caravans in a permanent cargo configuration.

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