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MAX is not the only option to achieve fuel efficiency. In fact, MAX is the failed answer from Boeing to the fuel efficiency problem. Airbus has NEO: https://e
by StreamBright 6y ago
MAX is not the only option to achieve fuel efficiency. In fact, MAX is the failed answer from Boeing to the fuel efficiency problem.
Airbus has NEO:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airbus_A320neo_family https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airbus_A320neo_family
"After a year in service, Lufthansa confirmed the 20% efficiency gain per passenger with up to 180 seats, along with reduced noise and CO₂ emissions.[26] Operators confirm the 15% per seat fuel-burn savings even counterbalanced by the added weight on short sectors, which can rise to 16–17% on longer routes and to 20% or more for Lufthansa with 180 passengers up from 168 with two more seat rows"
- overscore 6y agoRyanair only fly the 737 Type Rating, so the A320neo wasn't a viable option for them.
- StreamBright 6y ago"Launched on 1 December 2010, it made its first flight on 25 September 2014 and it was introduced by Lufthansa on 25 January 2016." vs "On 8 September 2014, Ryanair made a commitment to order 100 new Boeing 737 MAX 8s (plus options for an additional 100) for delivery from 2019.[75]" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airbus_A320neo_family https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airbus_A320neo_family https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryanair#Fleet_development https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryanair#Fleet_development
- overscore 6y agoI think you're missing the point. Ryanair have only flown the 737 Type Rating since their inception, not solely the 737-8200s they have on order. The only non-737 Type Rated aircraft in the corporate fleet are the A320-200s that came with the aquisition of Lauda Air, which are set to be replaced by 737-8200s. The A320neo was never a viable option for Ryanair.