Boeing 737 MAX 8

03 Jul 2026 · © Siliconserver

Ryanair Boeing 737-MAX 8 (9H-VUZ) taxiing by the sea, showing off prominent split scimitar winglets at Lanzarote airport.

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Aircraft

737 MAX 8 B38M

Ryanair standard livery

9H-VUZ

Registration

Airline

Ryanair

RYR / FR

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 84.0

Superb side-on shot; aircraft is crisp, well-exposed, and fills the frame, though background elements are slightly busy.

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

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is the cornerstone of many low-cost carrier fleets, most notably Ryanair, with over 450 active in their fleet at peak.

Fleet Rarity

Very common; one of over 4,500 delivered. Ryanair has one of the largest single-type fleets in the world.

Record Flights

The 737-800 routinely flies some of Europe\'s longest LCC routes, including 5-hour flights from Ireland/UK to the Canary Islands.

Safety & Events

Generally safe; model has had isolated incidents, but no major Ryanair fatal events reported. Notable for high-frequency operations.

Future Outlook

Still in large active service, gradually being supplemented by 737 MAX variants.

Specifications

CFM International LEAP-1B

Engine

35.9 m (117 ft 10 in) with split scimitar winglets

Wingspan

39.52 m (129 ft 8 in)

Length

6,570 km

Range

839 km/h (521 mph)

Speed

178–210 passengers

Capacity

82,191 kg

MTOW

12.3 m (40 ft 4 in)

Height

28,000–29,000 lbf (125–129 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (approximately 85–88 dB sideline)

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