Scoot Airlines, a low-cost carrier owned by Singapore Airlines, has announced that it will receive nine Embraer E190-E2 jets. The aircraft are scheduled to be delivered between 2024 and 2025. The E190-E2 is the latest version of Embraer's E190 regional jet. It is equipped with new Pratt & Whitney PurePower Geared Turbofan engines that provide a 17.3% improvement in fuel efficiency over the previous generation of E190s. The aircraft also has a new cabin design with wider seats, larger windows, and more overhead bin space.
Scoot Airlines CEO Leslie Thng said that the addition of the E190-E2s will allow the airline to "continue operating a modern and fuel-efficient fleet" and "support our network growth strategy by serving thinner routes to non-metro destinations out of Singapore." The E190-E2s will replace older aircraft in Scoot Airlines' fleet and open new routes. The airline plans to use the aircraft to fly to Southeast Asia, Australia, and India destinations.
The addition of the E190-E2s is a positive development for Scoot Airlines. The aircraft will help the airline to reduce its costs, improve its environmental performance, and expand its network. The E190-E2 offers a number of benefits over previous generation E190s, including:
- Increased fuel efficiency: The E190-E2 is up to 17.3% more fuel efficient than the previous generation of E190s. This will help Scoot Airlines to reduce its operating costs.
- Improved passenger experience: The E190-E2 has a new cabin design with wider seats, larger windows, and more overhead bin space. This will provide passengers with a more comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.
- Increased range: The E190-E2 has a range of up to 3,500 nautical miles. This will allow Scoot Airlines to fly to new destinations that were previously out of reach with the previous generation of E190s.
The addition of the E190-E2s is a positive development for Scoot Airlines. The aircraft will help the airline to reduce its costs, improve its environmental performance, and expand its network.