Embraer And Scoot Sign E190-E2 Pool Program Agreement

Earlier this year, it was announced that Singaporean low-cost carrier Scoot would become the region’s first major operator of the Embraer E190-E2. While the aircraft won’t start arriving until next year, the airline and Embraer are working together on all the supporting functions that go into making for a smooth entry into service for the new generation regional jet.

Preparing for the new E2 jets

Scoot, a member of the Singapore Airlines Group, has ordered nine Embraer E190-E2 regional jets that are scheduled to begin arriving in 2024. Today, Embraer announced it had signed a Pool Program services with Scoot to support the incoming fleet. The Pool Program provides access to component exchanges and repair services for more than 300 repairable parts, thereby minimizing the airline’s investment in spare part inventory.

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The program also gives Scoot access to Embraer’s technical expertise and global network of component repairs, with more than 60 airlines worldwide currently benefitting from the Embraer program and support. Embraer Services and Support President and CEO Carlos Naufel said:

“Working hand in hand with Scoot, we are gearing up for the E190-E2 entry into service next year. We are leveraging on Singapore’s solid aviation ecosystem and we look forward to Embraer’s modern, fuel efficient E190-E2 take the skies in Scoot’s livery.”

Scoot will also benefit from Embraer’s AHEAD (Aircraft Health Analysis and Diagnosis) technology, which comprises early detection capabilities for critical systems and eSight, which provides real-time fleet performance monitoring. These predictive maintenance and monitoring tools are essential in reducing flight disruptions and cancelations due to unforeseen technical events.

Keeping jets in the air is vital – the E-Jets E-2 family has the longest maintenance intervals in the single-aisle category, with 10,000 flight hours for basic checks and no calendar limit for typical operations. With Embraer’s Asia-Pacific operations centered in Singapore with a regional distribution center, Scoot has all the support it needs to get the most out of the new jets when they enter service.

A new type in Scoot’s fleet

Scoot currently operates a fleet of more than 50 aircraft, including single-aisle Airbus A320 Family and widebody Boeing 787 Dreamliners. It operates to 67 destinations in 15 countries across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Europe, and since starting services in 2017, it has carried more than 74 million passengers.

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In May, Scoot CEO Leslie Thng said the E190-E2s will support the airline’s growth strategy by serving thinner routes to non-metro destinations out of Singapore to improve network connectivity and increase customer travel options. The E2 jet will also enhance progress toward zero-emission flying by 2050 as it is already certified to operate using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blends up to 50%, and the larger E195-E2 completed a test flight using 100% SAF in June 2022.

Another box ticked off by Embraer is pilot training due to its recently announced partnership with CAE, which will establish a state-of-the-art E2 full flight simulator and pilot training program in Singapore. The program will commence this year at the Singapore-CAE Flight Training Centre, where the new E2 simulator will be installed, located at the SIA Training Centre.

Have you ever flown on an Embraer E190-E2? How does it compare to other regional jets? Let us know in the comments.