Ryanair takes delivery of first 737 aircraft; takes swipe at UK Government

On June 16, Ryanair celebrated the delivery of its first Boeing 737-8200 aircraft in Seattle, Washington. This is the first delivery of Ryanair’s 210 firm order of these aircraft, dubbed the revolutionary “Gamechanger” aircraft by Ryanair since it  will carry 4% more passengers but reduce fuel consumption by 16% per seat, lower noise emissions by 40% and lower CO2 emissions by a similar amount. “We are delighted to take delivery of our first new technology Gamechanger aircraft,” said Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary. “These new Boeing 737 aircraft will help Ryanair lower costs, cut fuel consumption and lower noise and CO2 emissions as