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30 May 2026 · © Cundy88

Ryanair Boeing 737-800 (EI-IJZ) with split scimitar winglets taxiing at a European airport.

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Aircraft

Ryanair standard livery

Airline

Manufacturer

Gear

Canon EOS 1200D EF75-300mm f/4-5.6

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

B

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Score: 78.0

Nice clean side-on Ryanair shot; minor haze at bottom edge and harsh midday light limit impact.

Location

Multi-storey

London Luton Airport · LTN/EGGW

51.8770, -0.3748

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London Luton Airport LTN

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is the best-selling Next Generation variant and is one of the most widely used narrowbody jets in the world. Ryanair is the largest operator of the 737-800.

Fleet Rarity

Ryanair operates over 400 examples, making it not rare in its fleet.

Record Flights

Commonly used for European low-cost short and medium haul flights.

Safety & Events

Model has a strong safety record in Ryanair service with relatively few notable incidents.

Future Outlook

Still in active service but slowly being supplemented and replaced by Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 models.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

5,420 kilometers

Range

842 km/h

Speed

189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kilograms

MTOW

12.5 meters

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Quieter than earlier generations, meets ICAO Chapter 4

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