Ryanair (FR/RYR) operates a fleet consisting of a total of 568 aircraft, primarily focused on the Boeing 737 series. The largest portion of the fleet comprises 410 Boeing 737-800 (B738) aircraft, used for short-haul and medium-haul flights. In addition to this, the airline has 157 Boeing 737 MAX 8200 aircraft, a high capacity variant of the Boeing 737 MAX 8 (B38M).
Ryanair also holds a single Boeing 737-700, registered under the airline’s Polish AOC, as well as four Learjet 45 (LJ45) aircraft, employed for private or corporate services and to ferry mechanics, tooling and spare parts. This diverse fleet allows Ryanair to cater to a wide range of operational needs, from regular passenger services to more niche functions. Overall, Ryanair’s fleet emphasizes efficiency, with a strong focus on the popular and reliable 737 models.
The fleet has an average age of 9.4 years, 5.4 years below the market average.
Ryanair operates under multiple brands and Air Operator Certificates (AOCs) to expand its reach across different markets and regulatory environments. The core brand is Ryanair DAC, the original Irish-based airline that serves as the backbone of its operations. In addition, Ryanair launched other brands like Ryanair UK, which holds a UK AOC to ensure continued operations post-Brexit within the UK domestic market and between the UK and non-EU countries. Ryanair Sun, rebranded as Buzz, operates under a Polish AOC, primarily focusing on charter and scheduled flights across Central and Eastern Europe. Furthermore, the group operates Malta Air, which holds a Maltese AOC, providing Ryanair with operational flexibility within the EU and beyond. Each of these brands allows Ryanair to navigate specific regulatory requirements, maximize operational efficiency, and maintain a broad network throughout Europe and beyond, while operating as one of the most prominent low-cost carriers.
The oldest aircraft
Ryanair’s oldest 737 is SP-RUM, the single Boeing 737-700 operated by the airline. Based primarily in Katowice (KTW), operates around 6 flights per day, most recently visiting airports including Larnaca (LCA), Varna (VAR) and Rhodes (RHO). The oldest 737-800 in the fleet is EI-DJC, which is 20 years old.
The newest aircraft
The newest Boeing 737 MAX in service with Ryanair is EI-IKJ, which was delivered from Seattle on August 29. The aircraft has recently visited airports including Sofia (SOF), Lanzarote (ACE) and Lisbon (LIS).
The business jets
Of Ryanair’s four Leaerjets, the oldest is M-ABRB. Based primarily in London (STN), the aircraft has recently made trips to Budapest (BUD), Vienna (VIE) and Milan (BGY).
The newest Learjet is M-ABJA at 12 years old. Built in 2012, the aircraft has most recently visited airports including Porto (OPO), Frankfurt (HHN) and Dubrovnik (DBV).
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