Boeing Moves Up Deliveries: Ryanair to Receive 25 New 737 MAX Jets Earlier Than Planned
Ryanair announced that Boeing will advance the delivery of 25 737 MAX 8 jets, which will now arrive in October rather than in spring 2025 as originally scheduled. This decision will allow Europe’s largest low-cost airline to expand its flight offerings during the peak year-end season, as confirmed by its CEO, Michael O’Leary, in Brussels.
The U.S. manufacturer is seeking to stabilize production following quality and safety issues that arose in January 2024, when a panel detached mid-flight from an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9. Despite the reputational crisis, O’Leary emphasized: “The quality of what they are delivering is excellent—we are truly impressed.”
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More Capacity, Lower Fares
The Irish executive explained that the arrival of these aircraft will provide additional breathing room to increase operations and stimulate demand with reduced prices: “The deliveries give us a bit more capacity, and we use that capacity to drive down fares,” he stated, though he did not specify which routes would benefit directly.
Currently, Ryanair operates a fleet of more than 300 aircraft, solidifying its position as the leading low-cost carrier on the continent.
Outlook for Certification of New Models
O’Leary added that he expects the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to soon approve the latest versions of the 737 MAX. According to estimates shared by Boeing, the MAX 7 could receive certification by the end of 2025, while the MAX 10 is expected to be certified early next year.
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