Ryanair Group has officially taken delivery of its final Boeing 737‑8200, marking the completion of one of the largest single‑aircraft orders in European aviation history. The aircraft, registered SP‑RZX and operated by Buzz, was delivered to Dublin on the 24th February 2026, closing out the carrier’s 210‑aircraft backlog from orders placed between 2014 and 2020.
The Boeing 737‑8200 has become central to Ryanair’s cost‑efficiency strategy. Designed specifically for low‑cost carriers, the variant offers reduced fuel burn, lower noise levels and increased seating density. Ryanair now operates more than 200 of the type across its mainline operation and subsidiaries, including Buzz, Malta Air, and Ryanair UK. The completion of deliveries allows Ryanair to fully integrate the type into its 2026 summer network, supporting the airline’s aggressive expansion plans and its introduction of over 100 new routes for the season.
With the 737‑8200 fleet now complete, attention shifts to Ryanair’s significant Boeing 737‑10 order, which forms the next phase of the airline’s long‑term fleet strategy. Ryanair has 150 Boeing 737‑10s on firm order, with options for an additional 150 aircraft. The airline views the stretched MAX variant as a key tool for boosting capacity and lowering per‑seat costs on its busiest routes.
Boeing has provided Ryanair with written confirmation that the MAX 10 is expected to receive certification by Q3 2026, enabling deliveries to begin in spring 2027. Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary has stated that the airline does not expect any delays to the first deliveries. This timing has been reiterated across several briefings, with Ryanair confirming that it anticipates taking its initial tranche of aircraft in early 2027, positioning the airline as one of the MAX 10’s early operators.
The 737‑10 will provide Ryanair with 228 seats, delivering even greater capacity than the 737‑8200 while maintaining fleet commonality. This plays directly into the airline’s goal of carrying 300 million passengers annually by 2034, a target supported by its ongoing fleet modernisation. Ryanair also continues to signal interest in future Airbus acquisitions for its Lauda subsidiary, though Boeing remains the backbone of the group’s fleet strategy.
