As the demand for transporting COVID-19 vaccines increases around the world, Embraer released technical information to assist customers in how their executive jets can be adapted to transport the immunizer.
Due to the pandemic, operators are considering the possibility of using Embraer aircraft for this purpose. Currently, there are more than 1.400 Embraer executive jets in operation in more than 70 countries.
“A Embraer is deeply committed to the fight against Covid-19, providing technical information to customers in different segments, always with the main objective of helping and improving operations”, said Sérgio Cunha, Director of Technical Services & Product at Embraer. “This technical information will help customers develop procedures for transporting a large amount of Covid-19 vaccine.”
Embraer carried out tests and simulations to adequately define the characteristics and load requirements in relation to the technical specifications for the transport of vaccines, considering the differences between each aircraft. The transport of these immunizers requires low temperatures, which are achieved with the use of dry ice.
The documents released by Embraer include guidelines for Embraer's executive jet models: Phenom 100 and Phenom 100EV, Phenom 300 and Phenom 300E, Legacy 450 and Legacy 500, Praetor 500 and Praetor 600, Legacy 600, Legacy 650 and Legacy 650E, and Lineage 1000 and Lineage 1000E.
In December 2020, Embraer released technical guidance to help commercial aircraft customers correctly define the characteristics and cargo requirements for transporting vaccines against Covid-19.
More recently, Embraer also released guidelines for the application of UV-C lights to clean the cockpit, as well as long-lasting disinfectants for the interior of aircraft.
Embraer also approved the use of MicroShield360 and Bacoban, long-lasting preventive disinfectant systems that, when applied inside aircraft, continuously inhibit the growth of microorganisms, viruses and bacteria.
Embraer also released a Service Bulletin that allows operators of ERJ 145 aircraft to install high-efficiency HEPA filters, which are already standard on all versions of the E-Jets and E-Jets E2 families of commercial jets. .
HEPA filters are extremely efficient, capturing 99,97% of airborne particles and other biological contaminants such as bacteria, viruses and fungi. This technology is also available on the Brazilian manufacturer's executive jets, with HEPA filters being standard on Praetor jets.
Combining these new features with existing ones equals a higher level of protection for engers
