The low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, Scoot has taken delivery of its first A320neo at a special ceremony in Toulouse, France.
Scoot has placed orders for 39 of the technologically advanced and fuel-efficient A320neo aircraft under its fleet renewal programme. The new addition complements the airline’s existing fleet of 27 A320ceo Family aircraft.
Powered by Pratt and Whitney PurePower engines, the new aircraft features 186 seats in Scoot’s configuration. Selected for its outstanding operational efficiency, comfort and range, the A320neo will be deployed by Scoot on its services across Asia.
Featuring the widest single-aisle cabin in the sky, the A320neo Family incorporates the very latest technologies including new generation engines and Sharklets, which together deliver at least 15 % fuel savings at delivery and 20 % by 2020. With more than 6,100 orders received from over 100 customers, the A320neo Family has captured nearly 60 % share of the market.