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17 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

Ryanair 737-8AS 9H-QFB departing for Faro in the miserable conditions

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Kiwi Aviation · 17 Apr 2026

Wow!

Kiwi Aviation · 17 Apr 2026

Wow!

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Aircraft

Ryanair standard livery

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Gear

Nikon D3300 55-300mm

Achievements

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Location

Cornwall Airport Newquay

NQY/EGHQ

50.4406, -4.9954

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Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY

Insights

Aviation History

One of the most widely operated low-cost carrier aircraft in Europe; Ryanair is the world\'s largest operator of the Boeing 737-800.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely common; Ryanair operates over 400 of these aircraft.

Record Flights

Frequently flies some of the highest-frequency short-haul sectors in Europe.

Safety & Events

Model has had several non-fatal minor incidents in Ryanair service, mostly relating to hard landings and bird strikes, but an overall good safety record.

Future Outlook

Gradually being supplemented/replaced by Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 in Ryanair\'s fleet, but will remain in service until at least the late 2020s.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 meters

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85 dB on approach)

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