Embraer and Azorra is celebrating, with the first delivery of the first of nine new Embraer E190-E2 aircraft to Scoot.
The aircraft was handed over in a special ceremony, which was attended today by senior executives from Azorra, Scoot, and Embraer at Embraer’s facility in Brazil.
Named “Explorer 3.0” in celebration of the third and newest fleet addition to the Scoot family, the delivery of the E190-E2 marks the first time a Singapore carrier is introducing an aircraft from the Brazilian manufacturer, with Scoot leasing the E2 aircraft being leased from Azorra.
In Quotes
Leslie Thng, Chief Executive Officer of Scoot, says:
“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.”
John Evans, CEO and founder of Azorra, says:
“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.”
Arjan Meijer, President and CEO of Embraer Commercial Aviation, says:
“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.”
Introduction to service
For those of you looking forward to the Scoot E2 services, you’ve not got long to wait. The airline will commence operations with the type in May 2024 with Explorer 3.0’s inaugural flight to Krabi, Thailand.
They’ll be deployed in a 112-seat configuration, laid out in a 2-2 seating style (meaning the seats will either be by the window, or by the aisle).
Lots of interesting options
Scoot’s delivery of its first E190-E2 comes at an interesting time. The type will allow Scoot to operate services which can’t fill an Airbus narrow-body aircraft, yet has significant demand.
More interestingly is that the E2 family (E190-E2/E195-E2) has recently achieved ETOPS-180 – thus allowing for longer overwater operations by certain regulators. Providing Embraer and Scoot press for certification in the region, it could open up a lot more destinations for the airline to serve and allow for true “thin and long” services.
For Scoots owner – Singapore Airlines, that could be very tempting indeed.
Images, Embraer.
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