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Boeing 737-800 (737-8AS) · PR-GZU · GOL Linhas Aéreas

Boeing 737-800 (737-8AS) illustration in GOL Linhas Aéreas livery Illustrative image; it may differ from the actual aircraft.

Boeing 737-800 (737-8AS)

B737-34998Active
RegistrationBRPR-GZU
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OperatorGOL Linhas Aéreas
3operators
2incidents
0accidents
0logbook years
0photos

Boeing 737-800 (737-8AS) built in 2011 in Renton. Operates for GOL Linhas Aéreas. Previously flew for Ryanair.

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Young · 15 years · ≈ 49,500 flight hours (approx.)
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Technical data

ManufacturerBoeing
Engines2× 2x CFM CFM56-7B
PropulsionJet
First flight2011
Built inRenton, Washington (EE. UU.)
Country of registrationIrlanda
OwnerRyanair Designated Activity Company
MSN34998
Hex / ICAO 24-bitE495CC
VerificationIdentity verified against the official register of ANAC Brazil (Brazil) · Oct 9, 2026

The model · Boeing 737

Figures for the 737-800 variant, the most representative of the family

Length39.5 m129 ft
Wingspan35.8 m117 ft
Height12.6 m41 ft
Range5,436 km2,935 NMWith a typical passenger load
Cruise speed834 km/h450 ktMach 0.79
Service ceiling12,500 m41,011 ftIt flies above Everest (1.4 times its height)
Maximum take-off weight79,016 kg174,200 lb
Maximum payload37,603 kg82,900 lbIts 162 passengers with baggage would weigh about 16.2 t; the rest is fuel and cargo
Typical capacity162 passengersUp to 189 in a high-density layout
Endurance6 h 31 minAt cruise speed, non-stop

With its 5,436 km range, from London, Essex it could fly non-stop as far as:

DOHDoha5,206 kmLOSLagos5,046 kmCAICairo3,515 kmISTIstanbul2,455 kmMADMadrid1,300 km
Beyond its rangeDXBDubai5,460 km

The type first flew in 1967 (59 years ago) · About 10,200 units built · Production ended in 2019

Figures for the type, not for this particular aircraft: each variant and each configuration changes something. They are shown in both systems used in aviation.

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Airports

Airports of the airlines that have operated it

2011–2019Ryanair network of its single-aisle aircraft
Base
STNLondon, EssexDUBDublinCRLCharleroi
Main destinations
BGYOrio al Serio (BG)AGPMálagaPMIPalma de MallorcaBVABeauvaisCIARomeGROGironaHHNFrankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen)PSAPisa (PI)ALCAlicante
since 2019GOL Linhas Aéreas network of its single-aisle aircraft
Base
GRUSão PauloBSBBrasíliaGIGRio De Janeiro
Main destinations
CGHSão PauloCNFBelo HorizonteSSASalvadorCWBCuritibaFORFortalezaBELBelémRECRecifePOAPorto AlegreMAOManaus
2019–2026Gol Linhas Aéreas S.A. network of its single-aisle aircraft
Base
GRUSão PauloBSBBrasíliaGIGRio De Janeiro
Main destinations
CGHSão PauloCNFBelo HorizonteSSASalvadorCWBCuritibaFORFortalezaBELBelémRECRecifePOAPorto AlegreMAOManaus

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Aircraft chronology

2011
Built
Assembled by Boeing in Renton, Washington (USA).
Dec 6, 2011
Delivered to Ryanair
Delivered to Ryanair as EI-ESX.
Oct 2019
Placed in storage
In October 2019, the BOEING 737-8AS aircraft (registration EI-ESX), operated by Ryanair, was placed in storage. Source: Ryanair.
Source: Ryanair
Dec 7, 2019
Transferred to GOL Linhas Aéreas
Transferred to GOL Linhas Aéreas.
Dec 13, 2019
Transferred to Gol Linhas Aéreas S.A.
Transferred to Gol Linhas Aéreas S.A..
Nov 14, 2021
Incident at Rio de Janeiro/Galeão (GIG) International Airport
On November 14, 2021, the Boeing 737-8AS (WL) aircraft (registration PR-GZU), operated by Gol Linhas Aéreas, was involved in an incident at Rio de Janeiro/Galeão (GIG) International Airport (Brazil) due to a bird strike. Source: Gol Linhas Aéreas.
Source: Gol Linhas Aéreas
Mar 20, 2022
Incident at Fortaleza
On March 20, 2022, the Boeing B738 aircraft (registration PR-GZU), operated by GOL Linhas Aéreas, was involved in an incident at Fortaleza due to a bird strike during take-off. Source: CENIPA (Brazil).
Source: CENIPA
May 2023
Placed in storage
In May 2023, the BOEING 737-8AS aircraft (registration PR-GZU), operated by GOL Linhas Aéreas, was placed in storage. Source: GOL Linhas Aéreas.
Source: GOL Linhas Aéreas

Operators

2011-12-06
Ryanair
Registration EI-ESX
2019-12-07
GOL Linhas Aéreas
Registration PR-GZU · Lessor: Banc Of America Leasing
2019-12-07
GOL Linhas Aéreas
Registration PR-GZU · Lessor: Banc Of America Leasing
2019-12-13
Gol Linhas Aéreas S.A.
Registration PR-GZU

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Vuelopedia (2026) Boeing 737-800 (737-8AS) · PR-GZU · GOL Linhas Aéreas. Available at: https://vuelopedia.org/en/aircraft/B737-34998 (Accessed: 21 October 2026).

BibTeX

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  title        = {{Boeing 737-800 (737-8AS) · PR-GZU · GOL Linhas Aéreas}},
  publisher    = {Fundación Poderia},
  year         = {2026},
  date         = {2026-10-13},
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  urldate      = {2026-10-21},
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