The single-aisle A321 aircraft that will be delivered to the airline will be fitted with 236 seats, 50 more than that of the A320neo. (Photo: Clement Allong).

“The new fleet will enable Scoot to meet its double-digit growth plan by the end of financial year 2020/2021,” Scoot said in a statement.

“Of the 16 aircraft, six are an upsize from Scoot’s current A320 NEO order from Airbus, while 10 will be leased,” it added.

Scoot currently has a fleet of 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, 29 Airbus A320 family aircraft, with three more Boeing 787 Dreamliners and 37 Airbus A320 NEO aircraft on order.

“The A321 NEOs, powered by Pratt & Whitney engines, will be delivered from Airbus’ final assembly line,” Scoot said in the statement adding that the single-aisle aircraft A321 aircraft that will be delivered to the airline will be fitted with 236 seats, 50 more than that of the A320neo.

Rhik Kundu – livemint