Ryanair now expects to receive delivery of its first Boeing 737-MAX-200 aircraft in September or October this year. The news comes as the airline reported profit after tax of €88m for the three months to 31 December 2019. This compares to a loss of €66m in the same period in 2018, according to a trading update from the group. The performance was driven by a 6pc increase in passenger traffic to 36 million people over the three months. During the period the airline's fuel bill rose 14pc to €700m due to higher prices and the 6pc traffic growth.

Source: Irish Independent February 03, 2020 06:45 UTC