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Embraer’s E-Freighter earns triple certification for global operations (www.aviation24.be)
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Embraer’s E190F E-Freighter has received full certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), following approvals from the FAA and ANAC in 2024. This milestone allows the aircraft to operate worldwide.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 days ago (1 children)

It’s E as in Embraer, the manufacture of the plane. Their models always start with an E, and their related family of jets (E170/175 and E190/195) are collectively called the E-Jet family. This is derived from the larger versions (E190/E195) and is thus the E-Freighter.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago

Thank you for the context.