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Ryanair CEO Expects Boeing Max 10 Deliveries to Run on Time
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 19, 2026
1 min readLast updated: March 19, 2026
Quick Summary
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary says Boeing is on track to certify the 737 MAX 10 in Q3 2026, with the first deliveries expected in spring 2027, aligning with Ryanair’s growth plans despite industrywide certification delays.
Ryanair’s CEO Says Boeing MAX 10 Deliveries Remain on Track for Early Next Year
Ryanair Expects Timely Boeing MAX 10 Certification and Delivery
CEO Michael O'Leary's Statement on Boeing MAX 10
BRUSSELS, March 19 (Reuters) - European budget carrier Ryanair expects Boeing to get certification of its MAX 10 aircraft in the third quarter of the year, with deliveries set to be on time early next year, CEO Michael O'Leary told Reuters at an event in Brussels.
Certification Timeline for Boeing MAX 10
Expected Third Quarter Approval
Delivery Schedule for Ryanair
Early Next Year Arrival
Article Credits
(Reporting by Joanna Plucinska; Writing by Adam Jourdan; Editing by Bernadette Baum)
Key Takeaways
- •Ryanair has 150 firm orders for the Boeing 737 MAX 10 (with options for 150 more), one of the largest such commitments, aiming to expand capacity and lower unit costs (aeronewsjournal.com).
- •Boeing anticipates certification in Q3 2026, enabling timely delivery of the first 15 MAX 10s in spring 2027, with a broader rollout of up to 300 aircraft by March 2034 (investing.com).
- •Earlier statements by O’Leary showed cautious optimism (‘optimistic, but not confident’), but written assurances from Boeing’s leadership have bolstered Ryanair’s confidence in maintaining the delivery schedule (investing.com).
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ryanair CEO expects Boeing MAX 10 deliveries to run on time
1When does Ryanair expect Boeing MAX 10 aircraft certification?
Ryanair expects Boeing's MAX 10 aircraft certification in the third quarter of this year.
2Who commented on the Boeing MAX 10 delivery timeline?
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary commented on the expected timeline for Boeing MAX 10 deliveries.
3When are Boeing MAX 10 deliveries expected for Ryanair?
Deliveries of Boeing MAX 10 aircraft to Ryanair are expected to be on time early next year.
4Where did Ryanair’s CEO discuss the Boeing MAX 10 deliveries?
Ryanair’s CEO discussed the Boeing MAX 10 deliveries at an event in Brussels.
