The Embraer E190 cargo jet is getting closer to commercial service after Brazil’s aviation authority signed off on the passenger-to-freighter conversion plan.
Boeing landed some freighter contracts at the big Farnborough air show but wasn’t the only manufacturer making sales on the cargo front.
Embraer is the latest manufacturer to launch a freighter conversion program for used passenger aircraft.
Boeing has landed a large freighter order from Lufthansa, while Embraer has launched a program to modify used planes for cargo in the regional market.
Asiana and Azul are taking cargo seriously in an unprecedented year for aviation. To capture greater cargo revenue, Asiana has replaced passenger seats with a novel freight pallet system. Azul is turning regional jets into cargo planes.
Tom Williams has led companies through initial public offerings and acquisitions.
The two companies are exploring opportunities in the logistics market.
Deal is clone of Airbus-Bombardier tie-up
