Boeing 737 MAX 8

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11 Jul 2026 · © Siliconserver

A Ryanair Boeing 737-MAX 8 (EI-IKL) with distinctive blended winglets at rotation on a sunny runway.

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Aircraft

Airline

Ryanair

RYR / FR

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

SONY ILCE-6700 Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 OSS

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 80.0

Classic Ryanair tail shot with clear reg; tailfin angle is strong, but busy foreground slightly distracts.

Location

Mirador Plane viewing Point

César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport · ACE/GCRR

28.9347, -13.6119

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César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport ACE

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the best-selling commercial aircraft of all time, and a workhorse of European low-cost carrier fleets. Ryanair is one of the largest operators of the 737-800 worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

One of more than 400 Boeing 737-800s in Ryanair\'s fleet.

Record Flights

Ryanair Boeing 737-800 operations include ultra-high-frequency, short to medium-haul European routes.

Safety & Events

The 737-800 has a solid safety record but has been involved in a handful of notable events, including non-fatal emergency landings due to bird strikes and technical issues.

Future Outlook

Still flying; Ryanair is gradually introducing the 737 MAX 8-200 as replacement.

Specifications

CFM LEAP-1B

Engine

35.9 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

6,570 km

Range

839 km/h

Speed

178 passengers (typical, 197 in high-density Ryanair layout)

Capacity

82,191 kg

MTOW

12.3 m

Height

29,000 lbf (129 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4, 85-88 dB (approximated typical for B38M)

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