The first of nine new Embraer E190-E2 aircraft by Azorra has been delivered to Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), during yesterday’s handover ceremony at Embraer’s facility in Brazil.
Named Explorer 3.0, the delivery of the E190-E2 marks the first time a Singapore carrier is introducing an aircraft from the Brazilian manufacturer.
Azorra delivered the first of nine new Embraer E190-E2 aircraft to Scoot at the handover ceremony held April 11
Scoot E2 services are set to begin in May with Explorer 3.0’s inaugural flight to Krabi, Thailand.
Scoot CEO Leslie Thng commented: “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: “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.”
“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,” added Arjan Meijer, president and CEO of Embraer Commercial Aviation.
The first of nine new Embraer E190-E2 aircraft by Azorra has been delivered to Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), during yesterday’s handover ceremony at Embraer’s facility in Brazil.
Named Explorer 3.0, the delivery of the E190-E2 marks the first time a Singapore carrier is introducing an aircraft from the Brazilian manufacturer.
Scoot E2 services are set to begin in May with Explorer 3.0’s inaugural flight to Krabi, Thailand.
Scoot CEO Leslie Thng commented: “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: “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.”
“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,” added Arjan Meijer, president and CEO of Embraer Commercial Aviation.