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Le Bourget, Paris, June 18, 2025 – Embraer (NYSE: ERJ / B3: EMBR3), a global leader in the aerospace industry, announced today with lessor, Regional One, that Bridges Air Cargo will be the launch customer of the new passenger-to-freight (P2F), E-Freighter E190F conversion. This jet, the first of two conversions, is expected to start operating in Bridges’ fleet in Q3/2025.

Bridges Air Cargo is part of Bridges Worldwide, a leading provider of solutions to the international logistics, courier and express community. The company partners with leading global logistics providers, including FedEx, DHL, and UPS, to support their time-critical and high-performance network requirements.

Guy Bridges, Managing Director of Bridges Air Cargo, said, “It’s fitting that Bridges becomes the launch customer for the E-Freighter as we celebrate 35 years of operations and over a billion kilograms moved for the express market. The aircraft’s size fills a unique and under-served space in the cargo segment. It strengthens our operational capability and paves the way for the development of promising new routes. We are excited to partner with Embraer and Regional One on what we see as a pivotal advancement for regional air cargo.”

“As the first E190 P2F conversion, this milestone underscores Regional One’s dedication to innovation in the regional aviation market.. Together with Embraer and our valued partners, we are setting a new benchmark for regional cargo transport - transforming one of the world’s most efficient regional jets into the next-generation freighter. Today, we’re delighted to welcome Bridges Air Cargo as our newest partner in this transformative journey, reinforcing our shared vision for the future of regional logistics,” said Regional One’s President, Hank Gibson.

“We are excited to announce Bridges Air Cargo as the launch customer for the E190F so soon after achieving triple certification for the aircraft with FAA, EASA and ANAC. We look forward to supporting a smooth entry into service for the first E-Freighter, and wish Bridges every success”, said Arjan Meijer, President and CEO Embraer Commercial Aviation.

E190F was launched to meet the changing demands of e-commerce and modern trade, which require fast deliveries and decentralized operations, driving the demand for faster delivery of shipments to secondary and tertiary markets. The jet was developed to fill a gap in the air cargo market and to replace older less efficient models.

E-Jets converted to freighters will have over 40% more volume capacity, three times the range of large cargo turboprops, and up to 30% lower operating costs than larger narrowbodies. If combining capacity under the floor and main deck, the maximum structural payload is 13,500 kg.

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About Bridges

Bridges is a leading provider 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.

Behind our success lies a commitment to developing a unique, dynamic and constantly improving range of added-value services. Since 1989, we have built a reputation for shaping our services to meet the new challenges and changing needs of the logistics, express and courier sector.

The evolution of our freighter network enables us to provide the most appropriate and effective solutions to the most demanding customers in the industry. Their businesses depend on our ability to deliver reliable and cost-effective services to the four corners of the world.

Bridges are dominant in the European market arena, with expansion and new growth opportunities increasing our market footprint globally to other regions including Africa, the Gulf, Indian subcontinent, and Asia.

The world’s leading express operators and logistics providers entrust their reputation to Bridges, utilizing our expertise and experience to help fulfill their network requirements across the world, operating over 1000 flights per week utilizing both scheduled commercial airlines and our regional freighter network.

About Regional One

Headquartered in South Florida, Regional One stands at the forefront of the industry, showcasing a history of success and specialised expertise in the regional aviation market providing aviation asset lifecycle solutions to the airlines and aerospace customers globally. Regional One is a purchaser, lessor, and seller of aircraft, aircraft parts, engines, and engine parts, offering worldwide support to regional and commercial aircraft operators.

With strategically located global operations, an extensive inventory, a wide range of products and support services since 2004, Regional One has built an integrated portfolio of solutions and services offering asset leasing and trading, parts sales, flight hour programs, repair and inventory consignment management, aircraft modifications/conversion management and tailored solutions to the global aerospace industry.

Regional One provides operators worldwide with access to critical aviation parts and customized solutions that optimize asset performance and returns throughout the entire lifecycle.

About Embraer

Embraer is a global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil. It manufactures aircraft for Commercial and Executive aviation, Defense & Security, and Agricultural customers. The company also provides after-sales services & support through a worldwide network of wholly owned entities and authorized agents.

Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 9,000 aircraft. On average, about every 10 seconds, an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere worldwide, transporting over 150 million passengers a year.

Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets with up to 150 seats and is the leading exporter of high-value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service and parts distribution centers across the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe.