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Boeing today announced that European low-fare carrier Ryanair
has ordered two more Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 jetliners for its burgeoning fleet. Although
announced today, the two orders were included in the 2003 Boeing Commercial
Airplanes order book.
The Dublin-based carrier, considered
by many to be the fastest growing airline in Europe, already operates 69 Boeing 737s, carrying passengers on 146 routes in 16
European countries. Based on the successful Southwest Airlines low-fare carrier
model, profitable Ryanair flies only 737s.
"We savor our reputation as Europe's number one low-fares on-time airline,"
said Michael O'Leary, Ryanair chief executive. "The reliability of the Boeing 737
has been a critical factor in maintaining that record and getting our passengers
where they want to go on time and at the lowest fares." |
