Singapore Airlines has signed a lease agreement with Azorra for nine Embraer E190-E2 planes, with the first delivery scheduled for 2024.
Embraer has announced that Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, has announced its selection of the Embraer E190-E2 aircraft as part of its growth strategy in the region. The airline has signed a lease agreement with Azorra for nine E190-E2 planes, with the first delivery scheduled for 2024. This move allows Scoot to enhance its fleet with the quietest and most fuel-efficient aircraft under 150 seats.
The E190-E2 belongs to Embraer’s E-Jets E2 family, which has been in service since 2018. The aircraft offers superior environmental efficiency, operating performance, and passenger comfort. With its advanced aerodynamics, innovative wing design, and new technologies, the E190-E2 reduces carbon emissions and fuel burn by 25% compared to the previous generation E-Jets.
Leslie Thng, CEO, Scoot said, “The agreement to include nine new E190-E2 aircraft in our fleet allows us 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. As the first Singaporean carrier to operate the E2s, we are excited to be working with our partners at Embraer to improve our network connectivity and increase travel options for our customers.”
Embraer is committed to contributing to the aviation industry’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The company aims to be carbon-neutral by 2040, achieve carbon-neutral growth from 2022, and increase the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in its operations. Embraer plans to implement 25% SAF usage by 2040 and rely on 100% renewable energy sources by 2030.
“We are thrilled to support Scoot and its exciting expansion plan to serve more short and medium haul flights across Southeast Asia”, said John Evans, CEO, Azorra. “Scoot’s selection of the E2 is a resounding endorsement of Embraer’s E2 product line and the crossover segment. With the addition of E2s, Scoot becomes the first Singapore-based airline to operate crossover aircraft, demonstrating the emerging capacity rationalization trend amongst operators globally,” he further added.
The E195-E2, the largest aircraft in the E-Jets E2 family, has already been certified for operations using SAF blends of up to 50%. In a significant step toward emissions reduction and sustainability, the aircraft successfully completed a test flight using 100% SAF in June 2022.
Arjan Meijer, CEO, Embraer Commercial Aviation, said, “We welcome Scoot as the region’s first major operator of the E2. The team at our APAC headquarters in Singapore is proud to support the airline in its quest to enhance connectivity and growth in the region, supporting the further development of its Singapore hub. This is the value the E2 brings to airlines – complementing larger narrowbodies to grow and maintain networks. Passengers will enjoy the unique comfort of Embraer’s signature two by two seat configuration and modern interior. Work is already underway to prepare for the aircraft’s entry into service.”
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Embraer’s track record of success with the first-generation E-Jets, which continue to operate worldwide, underscores the maturity and reliability of the E2 aircraft. The company remains dedicated to developing innovative products, solutions, and technologies to shape the future of aviation and contribute to a greener industry.
