Scoot Operates First Flight of New Embraer E2 from Singapore to Krabi

SINGAPORE- This morning (May 7, 2024), the launch of Scoot (TR) Embraer E190-E2 was commemorated at Singapore’s Changi Airport (SIN), attended by Mr. Chee Hong Tat, Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Finance.

Scoot is set to become the inaugural carrier to operate the Embraer E2 in Southeast Asia. Incorporating the E2 will empower Scoot to explore new markets and boost frequencies on current routes, effectively aligning capacity with demand. This translates to expanded choices for travelers and enhanced connectivity for Singapore.

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Scoot E2 Makes First Flight

Scoot’s inaugural E190-E2, affectionately named “Explorer 3.0” and registered as 9V-THA, can be found at Gate D41 of Terminal 1 at Changi Airport.

The first E190-E2 embarked on its inaugural journey to Krabi at 15:45 today. Flights to two fresh destinations, Koh Samui and Sibu are scheduled to commence on May 13 and June 05, respectively.

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During the launch event, Mr. Chee Hong Tat, Minister of Transport and Second Minister for Finance, remarked, “This 112-seater jet will complement Scoot’s existing fleet of larger A320 and B787 aircraft by serving thinner, short-to-medium haul routes new and existing destinations. Their smaller passenger capacity makes them ideal for opening new routes to smaller but growing regional markets and enabling additional flights on existing routes.”

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Leslie Thng, the Chief Executive Officer of Scoot, expressed confidence during the launch event held at Changi Airport Terminal 1, stating, “With this new-generation aircraft, we are poised to bolster our regional presence, improve connectivity to non-metro destinations, and offer our customers even more memorable travel experiences.”

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New Embraer E190-E2 Routes

On April 12, 2024, Azorra delivered the first Embraer E190-E2 aircraft out of nine slated for Scoot, the budget arm of Singapore Airlines (SQ).

Scoot is gearing up to introduce two fresh routes—heading to Koh Samui, Thailand, and Sibu, Malaysia—utilizing the incoming Embraer E190-E2. Subsequently, this regional jet will also be deployed on current Scoot routes servicing Hat Yai and Krabi, Thailand, along with Kuantan and Miri, Malaysia, consequently supplanting the Airbus A320.

Singaporean carrier currently operates 53 aircraft, including 21 787 Dreamliners.

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