Low-fare Singaporean airline Scoot has received the first of nine new Embraer E190-E2 jets, delivered by lessor Azorra.
Named ‘Explorer 3.0’, the delivery of the E190-E2 is the first time a Singaporean carrier is introducing an Embraer jet into its fleet. The airline’s E2 services are set to begin in May 2024 with Explorer 3.0’s inaugural flight to Krabi, Thailand.
In March, Scoot unveiled the first six routes its new Embraer jets would take, with a second Embraer jet also scheduled for delivery in April.
Leslie Thng, Scoot’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are honoured 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.
John Evans, CEO and founder of Azorra, said the delivery marked the “biggest, most important step in expanding Azorra’s commitment to the Asia-Pacific region.”
“It’s truly exciting to be part of this new chapter for Scoot with the addition of E2s, facilitating optimised expansion of its existing network and the development of new markets with such an efficient and versatile aircraft,” he added.
