Scoot, which is a low-cost carrier (LCC) that is a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, has taken delivery of its first of the nine Embraer E190-E2 jet they ordered.
By: Haotian
Published on: 12 April 2024, 6.29pm (GMT +8)
Scoot will be using the E190-E2 for flights to Krabi and Koh Samui, amongst other destinations. Photo: Embraer
On 12 April 2024, senior executives from Embraer, alongside senior executives from Scoot and Azorra, which is an aircraft leasing company, gathered at Embraer's facility in Brazil, for a handover ceremony of the newest addition to Scoot's fleet, the Embraer E190-E2 jet. Nicknamed the "Explorer 3.0" and due to be registered as 9V-THA, the aircraft is the third new aircraft fleet joining Scoot. With the introduction of this new addition, it marks the first time a Singapore-based carrier has ordered an aircraft from Brazil.
From left to right: Mr Aryan-Meijer (CEO, Embraer Commercial Aviation), Mr Leslie Thng (CEO, Scoot), Mr Francisco Gomes Neto (President, Embraer Southeast Asia), Mr John Evans (CEO and founder, Azorra). Photo: Embraer
Mr Leslie Thng, Chief Executive Officer of Scoot, commented:
“We are honored to be the first Singapore carrier to take delivery of this modern and fuel-efficient aircraft and the E190-E2 jets are crucial to our overall network growth strategy. The delivery of the first Embraer E190-E2 reflects our confidence in the demand for air travel and our commitment to connect our customers to more destinations at the same great value. We thank Azorra and Embraer for supporting us in this next chapter as we become the first major operator of the E2 in Southeast Asia.”
Mr John Evans, CEO and founder of Azorra, also added:
“It’s truly exciting to be part of this new chapter for Scoot with the addition of E2s, facilitating optimized expansion of its existing network and the development of new markets with such an efficient and versatile aircraft. This marks our biggest, most important step in expanding Azorra’s commitment to the Asia-Pacific region. Together with our partners at Embraer, we’re proud to deliver the latest-generation aircraft from our firm orderbook, supporting network growth for our airline customers worldwide.”
Mr Arjan Meijer, President and CEO of Embraer Commercial Aviation, commented as well:
“Embraer’s family of advanced-generation E-Jets are ideally suited for Scoot’s ambitions, complementing the airline’s existing narrowbody fleet with the E2’s exceptional short-runway performance to enhance regional connectivity. Continuing our long relationship with Azorra, we look forward to seeing how Scoot’s passengers enjoy the comfort and quietness of the most fuel-efficient aircraft in the narrow body space.”
The Explorer 3.0 will fly to Krabi for its first flight. Photo: Embraer
Scoot's first E190-E2 aircraft is set to arrive in Singapore in a few days' time, and it will start operations on the 7th of May 2024, with service to Krabi, departing at 3.45pm.
Project AeroFlight would like to thank Scoot for the above information.
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