Ryanair and CFM agree on LEAP 1-B to power 150 B737 MAX aircraft order
Ryanair and CFM International, a joint venture between General Electric (GE) Aviation and Safran Aircraft Engines, signed a…
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An Irish ultra-low-cost carrier, Ryanair is Europe’s largest airline by scheduled passengers carried. Founded in 1984, the airline operates a fleet of over 500 Boeing 737 aircraft, connecting over 200 destinations across 40 countries. Ryanair is known for its point-to-point route network, high aircraft utilization, and no-frills service model, which has contributed to its competitive fares and rapid expansion. The airline has faced criticism for its labor practices and ancillary revenue strategies.
Key Facts
- Type: Ultra-low-cost carrier
- Fleet size: 500+ aircraft
- Aircraft type: Boeing 737
- Destinations: 200+
- Parent company: Ryanair Holdings
- Hubs: Dublin Airport, London Stansted Airport
- CEO: Michael O’Leary
Ryanair confirms deal with Boeing for 150 737 MAX jets
The low-cost carrier Ryanair has confirmed it will purchase up to 300 Boeing 737 MAX jets. Ryanair Holdings confirmed…
Ryanair and Boeing look set to announce huge 737 MAX 10 jet order
Irish Airline Ryanair and United States aircraft maker Boeing are rumored to be on the cusp of sealing…
Ryanair and Repsol sign agreement for 155,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel
Ryanair and Repsol announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding for the supply of sustainable aviation…
Journalist from diverted 2021 Ryanair flight jailed in Belarus
A journalist who was arrested by police after his plane was diverted and forced to land in Belarus…
Wheelchair user crawled off Ryanair flight at Landvetter Airport
A passenger aboard a Ryanair flight chose to crawl down the steps of the aircraft at Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport…
Air Malta to be dissolved and new national carrier established by end-2023
The Maltese government is planning to shut down Air Malta and establish a new national airline straight away,…
Dublin Airport declared emergency after Ryanair aircraft suffers landing issue
Ireland’s Dublin Airport (DUB) declared a state of ‘Full Emergency’ after a Ryanair flight arrived with landing issues…
Seven famous airline logos with hidden meanings you may not have spotted
Logos form a huge part of an airline’s identity, involving meticulous planning and months of preparation. Carriers will often…
Ryanair eye-up multibillion-dollar deal for Boeing 737 MAX 10s as talks restart
Negotiations between Ryanair and Boeing have restarted, according to the airline’s chief executive Michael O’Leary. Speaking to the Financial…
Bomb scare on Ryanair flight forces 190 passengers to evacuate
A Ryanair flight with 190 passengers was evacuated after a bomb scare onboard the aircraft. The Boeing 737 MAX…
Ryanair CEO issues ultimatum after sixth drone-related airport closure
Dublin Airport (DUB) has suffered its sixth closure within five weeks due to drone activity in the area,…
Flights at Dublin Airport suspended due to ‘illegal drone activity’
Flights at Dublin Airport (DUB) were temporarily suspended after “illegal drone activity” was detected in the area.Flights were…
Wheel of a Ryanair jet catches fire after landing at Manchester Airport
The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) described a fire that broke out on a Ryanair plane at Manchester…
Airlines face flight disruptions to/from Paris Orly due to French strike action
Airlines across Europe and Northern Africa are grappling with disruptions to scheduled operations to Paris-Orly (ORY) due to…
Ryanair hires pilots, cabin crew in preparation for a return to Ukraine
Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair has launched a recruitment drive to hire aviation specialists from Ukraine.The Dublin-based airline is…
Ryanair still on track to welcome 225 million passengers by FY26
Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair reiterated its goal of welcoming 225 million annual passengers by the end of its…
Hungary, Greece scramble jets to intercept Ryanair flight due to bomb threat
Greece and Hungary scrambled their fighter jets to intercept Ryanair flight 6385 after a bomb threat was received…