A brand new Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 aircraft, carrying 160 passengers, was evacuated at Krakow Airport in Poland on Sunday (October 12) after smoke was detected in the cabin and cockpit. The flight, destined for Bristol, England, was taxiing for departure when the crew noticed the smoke and ordered an emergency evacuation using the plane's slides.

The aircraft, registered as EI-ILN, was delivered to Ryanair on September 30, 2025, from Boeing's Renton facility in Washington. The plane, which can seat up to 197 passengers, is part of Ryanair's new high-density fleet designed for increased capacity and fuel efficiency. All passengers were safely evacuated without injuries, and the aircraft was towed back to its stand for inspection.

The cause of the smoke is still under investigat

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