Boeing 737-800

James Ekdahl 🇺🇸

20 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

The 737-800 remains Ryanair's backbone, known for high utilization rates and fast turnarounds.

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Aircraft

737-800 B738

Ryanair standard livery

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Registration

Airline

Ryanair

RYR / FR

Manufacturer

Boeing

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is the most popular 737 Next Generation variant and a cornerstone of low-cost carriers worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

Very common; Ryanair operates one of the world's largest fleets of the type.

Record Flights

Frequently used on high-frequency short-haul European routes, including some of the busiest city pairs.

Safety & Events

The 737-800 is considered highly reliable though has been involved in a few high-profile incidents over its service life.

Future Outlook

Many are now being replaced by the newer 737 MAX, but most remain in active service.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf)

Thrust

85.6 EPNdB (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant)

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