Singapore Airlines' low cost unit Scoot has agreed to acquire up to 11 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, firming an order for five jets and converting options for six more.
Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2028, and the additional aircraft will expand the airline’s narrowbody orderbook while supporting growth in routes of up to six hours from Singapore.
Scoot currently operates a fleet of 63 aircraft with a mix tailored to different market segments. On short- and medium-haul routes, it flies 18 A320s — including 12 A320neo and six older A320ceo — alongside 12 A321neo. The A320ceo fleet, with an average age of about 13.6 years, is the oldest in service and is set to be phased out by 2028.
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For longer routes, the airline relies on 24 Boeing 787 Dreamliners (13 -8s and 11 -9s), while regional operations are supported by nine Embraer E190-E2 jets.
The additional A320neo aircraft will give Scoot more flexibility to adjust capacity across its network, either by adding frequencies on established routes or opening new destinations within its existing range.
“The range and capacity of the A320neo family aircraft will enable Scoot to expand and deepen the SIA Group’s network connectivity,” said Leslie Thng, the airline’s chief executive.
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He added that Scoot’s mixed fleet allows it to cover a wide range of markets. “Scoot’s mix of Embraer E190-E2 regional jets, Airbus A320 family narrowbody aircraft, and Boeing 787 family widebody aircraft allows us to operate an extensive network of flights.”
Scoot serves more than 80 destinations across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Europe, and has been expanding its network in recent years with new routes and increased frequencies in high-demand markets.
