Bridges Air Cargo to be the first operator of Embraer’s E-Freighter
Embraer has announced that Bridges Air Cargo will be the launch customer of its new passenger-to-freight (P2F), E-Freighter E190F conversion.
The announcement, made by Embraer alongside lessor Regional One, took place on June 18, 2025 at the Paris Air Show.
#NEWS | Bridges Air Cargo to be First Operator of Embraer’s E-Freighter. Read full news: https://t.co/raGSD0qWAc #EmbraerStories #EFreighter pic.twitter.com/ctzXW77GPQ— Embraer (@embraer) June 18, 2025 The E190F was launched to meet the changing demands of e-commerce and modern trade, which require fast deliveries and decentralized operations, driving the demand for faster delivery of shipments to secondary and tertiary markets.
Embraer said that the jet was developed to fill a gap in the air cargo market and to replace older less efficient models.
According to the plane manufacturer, e-Jets converted to freighters will have over 40% more volume capacity, three times the range of large cargo turboprops, and up to 30% lower operating costs than larger narrowbodies.
“It’s fitting that Bridges becomes the launch customer for the E-Freighter as we celebrate 35 years of operations and over a billion kilograms moved for the express market. The aircraft’s size fills a unique and under-served space in the cargo segment. It strengthens our operational capability and paves the way for the development of promising new routes,” said Guy Bridges, Managing Director of Bridges Air Cargo.
“We are excited to partner with Embraer and Regional One on what we see as a pivotal advancement for regional air cargo,” Bridges added.
Bridges Air Cargo is part of Bridges Worldwide, a leading provider of solutions to the international logistics, courier and express community. The company partners with leading global logistics providers, including FedEx, DHL, and UPS, to support their time-critical and high-performance network requirements.
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