Ryanair has taken delivery of one new 737 MAX, the company said on June 4, 2025.
The aircraft will be based at Shannon Airport in Ireland, marking the fourth based at the airport for the upcoming winter season. The airline also launched three new routes from the airport to Lapland, Madeira, and Madrid.
The new aircraft is part of its $400 million investment in Shannon.
“This new ‘gamechanger’ aircraft will deliver 100,000 (+20%) additional passengers,” said Ryanair CCO Jason McGuinness.
McGuinness added: “Ryanair’s $400 million investment in the mid-west underpins our commitment to growing Ireland’s regional airports evidenced by the 20 routes and more than 1.6 million passengers we will deliver to Shannon Airport this year – driving inbound tourism to the region and supporting year-round international connectivity."
CEO of The Shannon Airport Group Mary Considine commented: "Ryanair’s investment is a powerful endorsement of the potential of Shannon, a vote of confidence in the market here, and a testament to the progress we’ve made growing passenger numbers."