What engine is on the 737-800?
Andrew Henderson
Published Mar 03, 2026
What engine is on the 737-800?
CFM International CFM56
Boeing 737-800/Engine types
What engine was used on the 737-800 Max?
CFM International LEAP-1B engines
737 MAX engine details The 737 MAX is powered by CFM International LEAP-1B engines, which are integrated with the wing similar to those of 787 Dreamliner engine. The 737 MAX engine reduces CO₂ emissions by an additional ten to 12% in comparison with existing fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft.
Who makes Boeing 737 engines?
CFM International
Each 737 MAX will use a pair of LEAP-1B jet engines developed by CFM International, a joint venture between GE Aviation and Safran Aircraft Engines of France.
What engines do Ryanair use?
Ryanair Fleet
| Boeing | 737-800 specs |
|---|---|
| Length | 129.5 feet / 39.47 meters |
| Wingspan | 117.42 feet / 35.79 meters (with winglets) |
| Engines | Two CFM56-7B Engines |
| Range | Maximum 3,200nm/5,950km |
How many engines does a Boeing 737-800 have?
two jet engines
The 737-800 is the most common 737NG variant. The Boeing 737 Next Generation, commonly abbreviated as 737NG, or 737 Next Gen, is a narrow-body aircraft powered by two jet engines and produced by Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
How many engines does a 737-800 have?
What planes have Rolls-Royce engines?
Members of the Trent engine family are now in service on the Airbus A330, A340, A350, and A380, as well as the Boeing 777 and 787 Dreamliner.
Is Boeing 737-800 same as the max?
The 737 Max can fly farther and carry more people than the previous generation of 737s, like the 737-800 and 737-900. It also has improved aerodynamics and a redesigned cabin interior and flies on bigger, more powerful and more efficient CFM LEAP engines.
Is Ryanair DAC or UK Limited?
Ryanair UK is an Irish low-cost airline with its second base at Stansted Airport. The airline is the UK subsidiary of the low-cost Irish airline group Ryanair Holdings, and a sister airline to Ryanair, Buzz and Malta Air….Ryanair UK.
| IATA ICAO Callsign RK RUK BLUEMAX |
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Why do Ryanair only use Boeing?
Plain speaking about our planes. Ryanair only use Boeing 737-800 aircraft. This streamlined fleet helps us to keep costs down and safety standards up. This expansion means that by 2024 we’ll have over 520 planes in operation and we’ll be able to carry 160 million passengers a year.
