4th Mar 2015 08:22
LONDON (Alliance News) - Ryanair Holdings PLC Wednesday said it has bought three more Boeing 737-800 aircraft for delivery in early 2016, meaning it now has orders in for 183 737s and 200 Boeing 737 Max 200 aircraft as it replaces ageing aircraft and expands its fleet.
Ryanair's fleet is entirely made up of Boeing aircraft. It said the orders for new aircraft will allow it to expand its fleet to over 520 aircraft, and to double its traffic to 160 million passengers a year by 2024.
The three new Boeing 737-800s are worth USD280 million at current list prices, but airlines typically get a hefty discount on the list prices, particularly on larger orders.
Ryanair shares were up 1.3% at EUR10.01 in London early Wednesday.
By Steve McGrath; [email protected]; @stevemcgrath1
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