Ryanair May Lose Five Planes Due to Boeing Strike
Michael O’Leary, the CEO of Ryanair Group, said on Saturday that a long Boeing strike could mean Ryanair gets fewer planes than expected. Instead of receiving 25 aircraft by next summer, Ryanair might only get 20.
Originally, Ryanair was set to receive 30 Boeing 737 MAX planes by summer 2025. However, due to some operational problems, that number was already reduced to 25. Now, with the ongoing strike by Boeing workers, this number might drop even further.
O’Leary believes the strike could continue for three to four weeks, which would delay Boeing’s production and delivery schedule. Despite this, he remains confident that Boeing will resolve the strike issues eventually, though it might take a few weeks.
The strike has been taking place at Boeing factories in the Seattle area, affecting the production of Boeing’s MAX, 777, and 767 jets. Boeing has promised to increase its output by the end of the year. This follows recent challenges, including a serious safety incident with a 737 MAX 9 jet in January that led to more regulatory scrutiny.
O’Leary thinks it will take Boeing two to three years to fully recover from these issues. Boeing and the union are scheduled to meet again early next week to try to resolve the strike.
