Scoot (TR) is set to receive up to 16 new aircraft this year, supporting its expansion into additional destinations. This includes previously announced routes to Vienna, Austria, and Iloilo City, Philippines. With these additions, the airline is preparing to broaden its reach while maintaining operational efficiency.
The airline’s upcoming deliveries include three Boeing 787 wide-body aircraft, seven to nine Airbus A320 family narrow-body aircraft, and four Embraer E190-E2 aircraft. Currently, Scoot has 22 narrow-body and three wide-body aircraft on order. These consist of 12 Airbus A320, six Airbus A321, three Boeing 787, and four Embraer E190-E2 aircraft.
The Embraer E190-E2, which was added to Scoot’s fleet in 2024, has played an important role in allowing the airline to serve regional airports that cannot accommodate larger aircraft. This has enabled flights to destinations like Koh Samui, Thailand, as well as routes that require smaller aircraft for optimal operations.
While specific new destinations have not been finalized, the additional aircraft will allow Scoot to increase frequency on its most popular routes. The airline has been focusing more on Southeast Asia, assigning 25% of its resources to the region, compared to 20% in the previous year.
Scoot Manages Supply Chain Problem
Scoot is currently navigating global supply chain challenges, particularly manufacturing issues affecting Pratt & Whitney engines. These complications have resulted in five of the airline’s six Airbus A320neo aircraft being grounded. To minimize disruptions, Scoot has extended the leases of six Airbus A320ceo aircraft and has recently taken delivery of its seventh Airbus A320neo, which will enter service soon.
Scoot CEO Leslie Thng acknowledged the delays caused by these challenges, explaining that the time required to replace spare parts and repair engines has increased. As a result, flight delays have been unavoidable. However, the airline has implemented measures to manage disruptions, including keeping standby aircraft available to transport stranded passengers when necessary.
Scoot continues to evaluate the performance of the Embraer E190-E2. Leslie Thng noted that the aircraft has helped the airline expand its presence in Southeast Asia, allowing for more strategic deployment of resources based on demand. He also mentioned that passenger load factor for the aircraft has consistently exceeded 80%, reinforcing its importance in the airline’s operations.
Scoot is now considering additional ways to utilize the Embraer E190-E2, including the possibility of introducing new regional routes or increasing the frequency of selected short-haul flights. As the airline moves forward with these plans, its expanding fleet will provide greater flexibility in optimizing routes while strengthening its presence in key markets.
