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Ryanair CEO O'Leary confident of Boeing's 737 ramp-up, sees Trump support

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Posted on January 29, 2025

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Michael O'Leary, CEO of Ryanair, expresses confidence in Boeing's plans to ramp up production of the 737 MAX jets, highlighting the airline's strong partnership and strategic discussions with Boeing leadership.
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LONDON (Reuters) - Ryanair is confident that Boeing will ramp up its production of 737 MAX jets to 38 per month this summer and that it will be allowed by the administration of U.S. President Donald

Ryanair CEO Expects Boeing 737 MAX Production Increase

LONDON (Reuters) - Ryanair is confident that Boeing will ramp up its production of 737 MAX jets to 38 per month this summer and that it will be allowed by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump to then increase that to 42, its CEO said on Wednesday.

Michael O'Leary, whose airline is one of the largest customers of the 737 MAX, was speaking in London following meetings with Boeing management in Seattle in recent weeks and ahead of a visit by Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg to Ryanair Dublin in February.

(Reporting by Joanna Plucinska; Writing by Conor Humphries; Editing by Alison Williams)

Key Takeaways

  • Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary is optimistic about Boeing's 737 MAX production increase.
  • Boeing aims to ramp up production to 38 jets per month this summer.
  • Potential support from the Trump administration for further production increase.
  • O'Leary's confidence follows meetings with Boeing management.
  • Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg to visit Ryanair in Dublin in February.

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The article discusses Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary's confidence in Boeing's plan to ramp up 737 MAX production and potential support from the Trump administration.
What is Ryanair's expectation for Boeing's production?
Ryanair expects Boeing to increase 737 MAX production to 38 jets per month this summer.
Who is visiting Ryanair in February?
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg is scheduled to visit Ryanair in Dublin in February.

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