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In pre-COVID times Ryanair was the world's largest international airline. With 79 bases across Europe and North Africa, the airline carries 149 million passengers per year, with aims to up this to 225 Million passengers over the next over the coming five years. The airline is receiving a huge MAX order which it will use to extend its grasp on Europe. (Featured image: Ryanair)

Ryanair Boeing 737
Ryanair

IATA/ICAO Code
FR/RYR
Airline Type
Low-Cost Carrier
Year Founded
1985
Airline Group
Ryanair Group
CEO
Eddie Wilson
Country
Ireland

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