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Scoot Has Launched A Flight Route From Singapore To Padang

Scoot, the low-cost airline and a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), has launched a direct flight route connecting Singapore to Padang, Indonesia. Iman Sinambela, the President Director of PT JAS Aero Engineering Services, expressed his enthusiasm regarding the introduction of this new international route by Scoot and affirmed the company's readiness to provide certification services for the Embraer E190-E2 in Padang. "We are pleased to welcome and support Scoot's inaugural flight in Padang. With our new capabilities to offer airworthiness certification for the Embraer E190-E2 aircraft, PT JAS Aero Engineering Services is prepared to make a greater contribution to the growth of the national aviation industry, particularly in enhancing airlines' confidence in entrusting their aircraft maintenance to local service providers," stated Iman in a written statement in Jakarta on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. 

The flight schedule commenced on January 6, 2025, departing from Singapore's Changi International Airport (SIN) at 12:00 local time and arriving at Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) at 12:25 local time. The return flight from Padang to Singapore is scheduled for 13:00 local time. 

This route will operate twice a week. Starting January 10, 2025, Scoot will increase its flight operations to Padang to four times a week, with an additional departure option from Changi International Airport (SIN) at 16:55 local time, arriving at Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) at 17:20 local time. The return flight from Padang to Singapore is set for 17:55 local time. The route will utilize the Embraer E190-E2 aircraft. 

It is noteworthy that the Embraer E190-E2 is the latest generation aircraft, offering significant advantages in fuel efficiency, reduced carbon emissions, and lower noise levels. 

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