Aircraft
Ryanair Sees Boeing Max 200 Driving Better Unit Costs
Irish LCC predicts “grim” winter ahead of first deliveries

Despite its yearlong woes over pilot and cabin crew contracts, Ryanair remains confident it will maintain its cost leadership over other airlines in Europe, partly thanks to the Boeing Max 200 narrowbodies scheduled to start joining its fleet in the spring. The Irish low-cost carrier has placed orders for 135 of the type and holds options on a further 75. It will become the first airline to operate the Max 200 after it takes delivery of five in March and April next year. Ryanair’s Max 200 will come configured with 197 seats.