Boeing 737-800

14 May 2026 · © aviationpassionist

A Ryanair Boeing 737-800 (9H-QCK) on approach, featuring the airline's iconic blue and yellow livery and distinctive split scimitar winglets.

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Aircraft

737-800 B738

Ryanair standard livery

9H-QCK

Registration

Airline

Ryanair

RYR / FR

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Canon EOS 2000D 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports 018

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 78.0

Nice clean side-on shot; sharp and well-framed, though flat lighting makes the livery colors less vibrant.

Location

Tweeduziend El

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol · AMS/EHAM

52.3323, 4.7510

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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol AMS

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Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is the world\'s best-selling jet airliner and forms the backbone of Ryanair\'s fleet, instrumental in the rise of ultra-low-cost travel in Europe.

Fleet Rarity

One of over 450 active Ryanair 737-800s, making it one of the most common aircraft in Europe.

Record Flights

Regularly operates high-density, short-haul and medium-haul routes across Europe; does not hold ultra-long-range records.

Safety & Events

Part of a ubiquitous and safe narrowbody family; some incidents across the type, but none specifically notable for this frame.

Future Outlook

Expected to remain in service for several more years, though some are gradually being replaced by 737 MAX models.

Specifications

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 (typically 84-88 dB on approach, depending on configuration)

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