Embraer and Azorra today announced an agreement for purchasing 20 passenger-to-freighter conversions firm orders and 10 purchase rights, bringing the total agreement to up to 30 aircraft. The order follows the successful entry into service of the E190F in March.
John Evans, CEO of Azorra, said: “Our partnership with Embraer has been built over many years and is rooted in a shared belief in the long-term value and reliability of the E-Jet platform. The E-Freighter is a natural extension of that story, combining the proven performance of the E-Jet with a compelling solution for the growing express cargo market. This investment reflects our confidence in the aircraft and extending its useful life. The E-Jet Freighter is an ideal replacement for older 737 freighters, offering reliable, Stage 4 noise-compliant operations and, with Azorra’s CF34 engine program, unmatched operating costs. We are proud to deepen our long-standing partnership with Embraer and look forward to helping bring the E-Freighter to operators worldwide.”
Arjan Meijer, President and CEO of Embraer Commercial Aviation, said: “Azorra has been a trusted partner in the success of Embraer aircraft around the world, and this order marks another important chapter in our relationship. This agreement is a strong endorsement of the E-Freighter and reflects growing demand for efficient, right-sized cargo solutions worldwide. We look forward to supporting Azorra and its customers as the E-Freighter continues to expand its presence across the global air cargo market.”
Carlos Naufel, President and CEO of Embraer Services & Support, said: “The E-Freighter combines the proven reliability of the E-Jets platform with Embraer’s comprehensive support structure, ensuring operators can maximize aircraft availability and performance from day one. As the E-Freighter fleet continues to grow, we are committed to helping customers unlock its full operational potential through our global services network, innovative solutions, and decades of experience supporting E-Jets around the world.”
Built on the proven E-Jets platform with decades of operational success, the E-Freighter is designed to meet the fast-evolving demands of the express air freight industry, which requires fast deliveries and decentralized operations to high yield markets. Combining the lower and upper decks, the E190F offers more than 100 m³ of cargo volume and up to 13.5 tons of payload, enabling the cost-efficient transport of express cargo.
The next generation of E-Freighters was developed to fill the gap between turboprops and larger narrowbodies and to replace older, less efficient models. Compared with classic narrowbodies, E-Freighters deliver 30% lower operating costs with similar cargo volume and range, while offering 35% extra volume capacity and more than three times the range of large cargo turboprops. The E190F is the quietest and greenest jet freighter, redefining efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability in air cargo.
The agreement marks Azorra’s entry into the freighter leasing market, positioning the company among the first lessors to commit to the Embraer E-Freighter. Designed for high-frequency, time-sensitive operations, the aircraft will improve regional connectivity and help open new trade routes across key growth markets, including Latin America, Southeast Asia and the Middle East and Africa – regions where Azorra has established expertise.
The agreement follows Azorra’s recently placed firm order for 15 additional Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for 15 more. Announced in June 2026, the agreement increased Azorra’s total firm E2 orders to 54 aircraft and marked a significant milestone for Embraer, pushing the E2 program beyond 500 firm orders worldwide.
