I've one question does this new order replace the previous order of 45 new B737-800 or is it an addition to the previous order? Ryanair reports that delivery starts in 2002. However, from the previous order there are still 7 to delivered in 2002 and at least 2 in 2003 and more later. Moreover this order (the previous order) was said to be the replacement order for the B737-200 and now this order is the replacemnet order.
I'm beginning to get the feeling that the number 100 consists of both renegotiated orders and "real new" orders.