The first Embraer (NYSE: EMBJ / B3: EMBJ3) E-Freighter has now entered service in Europe with launch customer Bridges Air Cargo.
The aircraft has completed its first commercial flight from Cologne (Germany) and landed in Larnaca (Cyprus), carrying time-sensitive express materials.
Network Solutions
This aircraft will operate as a network solutions provider for the express Industry in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Guy Bridges, CEO of the Bridges Group, said, “We have worked tirelessly over the past 12 months developing a bespoke container and devising handling systems to make this day possible. We are grateful to Embraer & Regional One for their unwavering support and expect the Embraer 190 freighter to play an important role for Bridges to provide a network solution at between 8-12 tonnes to the Express Industry. Having obtained our own AOC registered in Malta provides the ideal platform for Bridges to develop and progress E190F operations.”
In 2025, Embraer expanded its partnership with Regional One, Inc. with the addition of two passenger-to-freight (P2F) conversions.
Meanwhile, E190F was launched to cater for the demands of e-commerce and modern trade. This Embraer jet was made for the faster delivery of shipments to secondary and tertiary markets.
E-Jets converted to freighters will have 40% more volume capacity, three times the range of large cargo turboprops, and up to 30% lower operating costs than larger narrowbodies.
Arjan Meijer, President and CEO of Embraer Commercial Aviation, said: “We congratulate Bridges Air Cargo on completing its first commercial flight with the E-Freighter. This milestone marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in our partnership. Embraer is fully committed to supporting Bridges’ operations and ensuring the highest levels of performance and reliability. We are proud to be part of this historic moment and look forward to advancing together toward new opportunities in the cargo market.”
About Bridges
Bridges is one of the providers of neutral network solutions to the international logistics, courier and express industry.
The Bridges group of companies, together with our strategic partners and associates, is currently responsible for a combined network uplift of well over 25,000 tonnes per annum.
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