The Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2 have obtained type certification from the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS). These models will be operated by the low-cost airline Scoot, which has placed an order for nine aircraft.
The E190-E2 and E195-E2 were certified by three key civil aviation authorities: the FAA (United States), EASA (Europe), and ANAC (Brazil) in 2018 and 2019, respectively.
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In addition, Embraer and CAE announced the establishment of a state-of-the-art E2 full-flight simulator in Singapore and a pilot training program, set to commence later this year. The full-flight simulator is located at the Singapore-CAE Flight Training Center, situated in the SIA Training Center.
«We welcome the type certification of the E190-E2 and E195-E2 and express our gratitude to CAAS for their thorough evaluation. This is another milestone achieved as we work towards having Embraer’s modern and fuel-efficient E190-E2 soar the skies in Scoot’s livery in 2024,» said Mr. Raúl Villarón, Vice President and Head of Asia Pacific region, Embraer Commercial Aviation.
Leslie Thng, CEO of Scoot, stated: «The certification of the E190-E2 and E195-E2 by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore marks a significant milestone for Scoot. It reinforces our commitment to operate a modern and fuel-efficient fleet, bringing us one step closer to providing more travel opportunities to our customers.»
«As the first Singaporean airline operating the E2, we look forward to enhancing connectivity in Asia and the development of Singapore as a key hub for regional travel,» Thing added.
