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Ryanair cuts carbon emissions by 165,000 tonnes with winglet retrofit

As Ryanair grows to carry 225m passengers by FY26, this initiative will further the airline’s target of net-zero by 2050.

Following a $175m agreement with Aviation Partners Boeing (APB), Ryanair installed Split Scimitar Winglets to the first of over 400 of its Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft. This modification will improve aircraft fuel efficiency by up to 1.5%, reducing Ryanair’s annual fuel consumption by 65 million litres and carbon emissions by 165,000 tonnes.

As Ryanair grows to carry 225m passengers by FY26, this initiative will further the airline’s target of net-zero by 2050.

Ryanair’s Director of Sustainability, Thomas Fowler said: “As Europe’s most environmentally efficient major airline, we are leading the way in sustainable aviation as demonstrated by this investment in our fleet. This winglet technology will help us reach our ambitious environmental targets on our pathway to net zero emissions by 2050. We are impressed with APB’s innovative winglet designs and look forward to having them installed on not just this first aircraft but on over 400 of our aircraft to further reduce our emissions.”

APB’s Chief Commercial Officer, Patrick LaMoria said: “Having the operator of the world’s largest fleet of 737-800 Next Generation aircraft install Split Scimitar Winglets is the ultimate endorsement of APB and its products. We are both humbled and honoured to continue to support Ryanair in their ambitious sustainability initiatives.”

Ryanair announces new Dublin to Genoa route and new Kerry schedule for Summer ’23

Also, Ryanair, announced a new route from Dublin to Genoa, which will operate twice weekly from April as part of its Summer ’23 schedule. Ryanair’s Dara Brady, said: “With Easter and Summer ‘23 fast approaching, we are delighted to be bringing even more choice and value to our Irish customers with the addition of this new Genoa route to our Summer ‘23 schedule, offering our customers in Dublin even more choice when planning their long-awaited summer holidays”. The new Kerry schedule for summer 2023, includes 7 routes in popular summer hotspots like Alicante and Palma, as well as city break destinations like London, Manchester and Frankfurt. With 7% more capacity than S22, Ryanair will carry over 350,000 passengers to/from Kerry Airport this summer, boosting tourism and connectivity for the region while supporting over 430 local jobs. Ryanair’s Kerry summer 2023 schedule will deliver:

  • 7 routes
  • 76 weekly flights
  • 7% capacity growth on S22
  • Increased frequencies on popular routes – Alicante & Manchester
  • 350,000 passengers to/from Kerry
  • Supporting over 430 local jobs
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