Embraer has formed a dedicated global leasing and freighter team that brings its expertise in E-Jet passenger to freighter conversions and commercial aviation leasing activities under one unified structure.
The company said it has established the team as it continues to strengthen its strategic position in the cargo and leasing markets.
The new team is based in Amsterdam and will be led by Oliver Gerg, who has been appointed senior vice president (SVP) global leasing and freighter.
Gerg brings a range of experience to the position through his leadership of the global leasing team and the key role he played in the launch of the E-Freighter in 2022.
He reports directly to Martyn Holmes, chief commercial officer at Embraer Commercial Aviation.
Holmes said: “The creation of the Global Leasing and Freighter team is a critical step in our strategy to capitalise on opportunities in the growing cargo and leasing markets.
”Oliver’s leadership, industry expertise, and deep understanding of our business make him the ideal person to lead this initiative. We are confident that, under his guidance, this team will deliver exceptional value to our customers and stakeholders.”
Earlier this year, Embraer confirmed its E190 converted freighter had been fully certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) after the agency published the type certificate document late last year.
Full certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC) was also achieved last year.