Boeing and Ryanair have finalized an order for five additional
Next-Generation 737s, valued at $452 million at list prices. “Today's
announcement brings the total number of unfilled Next-Generation 737
orders for the Ireland-based ultra-low-cost carrier to 180
airplanes,” Boeing said in a press statement on Wednesday.
"The
737-800 is the perfect airplane for us as we continue to expand our
fleet," said Michael O'Leary, director and CEO of Ryanair.
The
airline announced last year an order for 175 of the airplanes.
Ryanair is the world's largest 737-800 customer, with orders placed
for 528 of the type to date.
The
Boeing 737-800 is the best-selling version of the highly successful
Next-Generation 737 family, Boeing said.
"We
are honored to be chosen by Ryanair as they expand their fleet and
look forward to continuing our partnership for decades to come,”
said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Ray Conner.
Headquartered
in Dublin, Ireland, Ryanair operates more than 1,600 flights
daily from 68 bases connecting 186 destinations in 30 countries.
Currently operating more than 300 737-800s, Ryanair took delivery of
its first in 1999, and now operates the largest fleet of Boeing
airplanes in Europe. With a team of more than 9,000 highly
skilled professionals the airline is expected to fly more than 81.5
million passengers this year alone.
“Today's
announcement brings the total number of 737s ordered to date to more
than 11,000,” Boeing said. “Boeing currently has more than 3,700
unfilled orders for 737s.”
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