Boeing delivered its 180th 737 MAX 8-200 “Gamechanger” aircraft to the Ryanair Group on 15 April, 2025. The aircraft, registered EI-IKZ (msn 62386), was delivered to Ryanair DAC in flying directly from Boeing Field to Dublin.

Since the beginning of 2025, Boeing has delivered eight new 737 MAX 8-200s to the Ryanair Group. Of these, five were received by Buzz (SP-RZP msn 67117, SP-RZS msn 67069, SP-RZQ msn 67119, SP-RZU msn 62388, SP-RZV msn 62385), and three by Ryanair DAC (EI-IKP msn 67113, EI-IKY msn 62387, EI-IKZ msn 62386).

Ryanair DAC continues to lead as the largest operator of the MAX within the group, with a total of 118 MAX aircraft. Malta Air follows with 43, while Buzz operates 19 MAX 8-200s. The Ryanair Group still has 30 aircraft scheduled for delivery in fiscal year 2026, as part of its ambitious 210-aircraft order book.

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