Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), a global leader in regional aircraft leasing and Embraer have signed a contract for up to ten conversion slots for the E190F/E195F, with deliveries starting in 2024. In May of 2022, NAC and Embraer reached an agreement in principle to take up to ten conversions; this order is now confirmed. The aircraft for conversion will come from NAC’s existing E190/E195 fleet.
In July of 2022, NAC signed a memorandum of understanding to place its first two E190F passenger-to-freighter conversions with Astral Aviation, based in Nairobi, Kenya.
The conversion to freighter will be performed at Embraer’s facilities in Brazil and includes main deck front cargo door; cargo handling system; floor reinforcement; Rigid Cargo Barrier (RCB) – 9-G Barrier with access door; cargo smoke detection system (class E main deck cargo compartment), Air Management System changes (cooling, air circulation, etc.); interior removal and provisions for hazardous material transportation.
