This new aircraft is a Gamechanger in terms of reduction of fuel consumption by 16 percent per seat, low noise emission by 40 percent and lower CO2 emission by almost the same amount.
17 June 2021: Ryanair took delivery of its first Boeing 737-8200 Gamechager aircraft in Washington. The delivery of this aircraft is the first of a firm order of 210 B-737s for USD 22 billion. This new aircraft is a Gamechanger in terms of reduction of fuel consumption by 16 percent per seat, low noise emission by 40 per cent and lower CO2 emission by almost the same amount.
Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary said, “We are delighted to take delivery of our first new technology Gamchanger aircraft. These new Boeing 737 aircraft will help Ryanair lower costs, cut fuel consumption and lower noise and CO2 emissions as we invest heavily in new technology to deepen our environmental commitment as Europe’s greenest, cleanest major airline. Each B737 aircraft offers 197 seats (compared to our 189-seat current 737 fleet). However, our customers will enjoy more leg room, new Boeing “Sky Interiors” and lower fares, while reducing their environmental footprint by switching to these new aircraft.”
Due to regrettable delivery delays, Ryanair could take delivery of just 12 of these aircraft during Summer 2021, with 6 delivering in Ryanair colours and 6 in Malta Air colours. Ryanair expects to take delivery of an additional 50 of these B737 “Gamechanger” aircraft before Summer 2022, which will enable the Ryanair Group to rebound strongly, offering new routes, lower fares, and rapid traffic recovery to many partner airports across Europe as the tourism industry rebuilds from the devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
