Boeing 737-800

14 May 2026 · © Unknown

Ryanair Boeing 737-800 (EI-EXF) ready for departure at a major European airport. The 737-800 is the workhorse of Ryanair's fleet.

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Aircraft

737-800 B738

Ryanair standard livery

EI-EXF

Registration

Airline

Ryanair

RYR / FR

Manufacturer

Boeing

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 76.0

Crisp Ryanair profile, though window reflections and ramp clutter soften the impact. Nicely readable reg!

Location

Gate 50

London Stansted Airport · STN/EGSS

51.8939, 0.2582

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London Stansted Airport STN

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is the most popular member of the 737 Next Generation family and forms the backbone of many European low-cost carrier fleets—including Ryanair, which is its largest operator in the world.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare; Ryanair operates over 450 Boeing 737-800s. The 737-800 is one of the most common jetliners in service.

Record Flights

Ryanair operates dense short- and medium-haul routes across Europe, often flying 6 legs per day per airframe.

Safety & Events

The Boeing 737-800 type has had several notable but generally non-fatal incidents across various airlines; Ryanair has an excellent safety record with this type.

Future Outlook

Still in active service with Ryanair, but being gradually supplemented by new Boeing 737 MAX 8-200s.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 meters

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (~86–89 dB at takeoff)

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