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Ryanair only fly the 737 Type Rating, so the A320neo wasn't a viable option for them.

"Launched on 1 December 2010, it made its first flight on 25 September 2014 and it was introduced by Lufthansa on 25 January 2016."

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"On 8 September 2014, Ryanair made a commitment to order 100 new Boeing 737 MAX 8s (plus options for an additional 100) for delivery from 2019.[75]"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airbus_A320neo_family

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryanair#Fleet_development

I think you're missing the point. Ryanair have only flown the 737 Type Rating since their inception, not solely the 737-8200s they have on order.

The only non-737 Type Rated aircraft in the corporate fleet are the A320-200s that came with the aquisition of Lauda Air, which are set to be replaced by 737-8200s.

The A320neo was never a viable option for Ryanair.

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