Embraer Establishes Dedicated Global Leasing and Freighter Team
Embraer Commercial Aviation has announced the formation of a dedicated Global Leasing and Freighter team to strengthen its position in the cargo and leasing markets. This new team, based in Amsterdam, brings together expertise in E-Jet passenger-to-freighter conversions and commercial aviation leasing activities under one unified structure.
Leadership Appointment
Oliver Gerg has been appointed as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Global Leasing and Freighter. Gerg brings a wealth of experience through his leadership of the Global Leasing team and his pivotal role in the launch of the E-Freighter in 2022. In his new role, he will report directly to Martyn Holmes, Chief Commercial Officer at Embraer Commercial Aviation.
Strategic Significance
The creation of this team is a critical step in Embraer’s strategy to capitalize on opportunities in the growing cargo and leasing markets. Holmes stated, “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.”
E-Freighter Program Milestones
In February 2025, Embraer’s E-Freighter, based on the popular E190 regional jet, received its European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification. This certification came just four months after receiving approvals from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC), paving the way for global operations as a short-to-medium haul dedicated air cargo carrier.
