The Real Reason Why Ryanair Still Flies Only Boeing 737s
Inside Ryanair's single-type obsession, a view of delivery risks, simulator fleets, and a 300 aircraft MAX gamble.
By Ethan QualleZimbabwe

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Alaska Airlines had finally let go of the "Proudly all Boeing" motto as displayed on many of their Boeing 737s. Primarily due to mergers with Virgin America and Hawaiian Airlines, both significant Airbus operators, retaining an all-737 fleet was no longer possible for the Seattle-based airline. Their introduction into long haul service under the Alaska brand further solidified the nail in the coffin for such fleet commonality.
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- Length
- 70 words · 1 min read
- Published
- November 9, 2026
- Byline
- Ethan Qualle
- Source
- Simple Flying