Ryanair (FR, Dublin International) has firmed up options with Boeing (BOE, Washington National) for twenty-five B737-8-200s. In a statement, the Irish LCC said the move would bring its overall firm order backlog for the MAX 200s to 135, the first of which is due in April 2019.

"We are pleased to exercise twenty-five B737 "Gamechanger" options, bringing our firm orders to 135 B737 MAX 200s with a further 75 options remaining," Ryanair's Chief Financial Officer Neil Sorahan said. "The Gamechanger has 8 more seats than our current 189 seat Boeing 737-800NG and incorporates the latest technology engines and winglets which will reduce fuel consumption and noise emissions."

Ryanair currently operates 430 B737-800s with a further twenty-nine due from Boeing.