30th Apr 2014 10:18
LONDON (Alliance News) - Ryanair Holdings PLC Wednesday said it will buy five more 737-800 aircraft from Boeing Co, meaning it now has 180 aircraft worth over USD16 billion at list prices on order with the US aircraft manufacturer.
In a statement, Europe's largest low-cost carrier said four of the latest aircraft will be delivered early in summer 2015 with the other one in February 2016.
Ryanair currently only operates the Boeing 737 aircraft, a strategy that keeps down maintenance and pilot training costs. It has 303 in its fleet, plus the 180 now on order, meaning it is Boeing's biggest customer for the plane. The Boeing 737 competes with the Airbus A320 family of aircraft.
Airlines typically get discounts on the list prices put out by aircraft manufacturers.
Ryanair shares were down 0.1% at EUR6.83 in London Wednesday.
By Steve McGrath; [email protected]; @SteveMcGrath1
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