Boeing 737-800

Tammie 🇬🇧

08 May 2026 · © Unknown

Ryanair Boeing 737-800 seen from the La Valette VIP Lounge at Malta International Airport, readying for another busy European sector.

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Aircraft

737-800 B738

Ryanair standard livery

Airline

Ryanair

RYR / FR

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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Location

La Valette Club Lounge

Malta International Airport · MLA/LMML

35.8489, 14.4951

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Malta International Airport MLA

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Aviation History

One of Europe\'s most prolific low-cost workhorses, this Ryanair 737-800 is part of one of the largest single-type fleets in the world.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely common; Ryanair operates over 400 Boeing 737-800s (the largest fleet of this type).

Record Flights

Ryanair 737-800s are known for high-frequency European short-haul service, not record long or short flights.

Safety & Events

No major incidents tied to this specific frame (unknown registration). The 737-800 series is overall one of the safest jetliners produced.

Future Outlook

Active in 2024; Ryanair is likely to transition future deliveries to the 737 MAX 8-200 in coming years.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

5,665 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 meters

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf)

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 3/4 (~85-95 dB depending config)

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