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Ryanair expects Boeing to lift 737 MAX output to 38 a month by end of summer

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on January 27, 2025

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Ryanair Anticipates Boeing to Ramp Up 737 MAX Production to 38 Monthly

(Corrects headline and paragraph 1 to show forecast referred to production, not deliveries)

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ryanair expects Boeing to produce 38 of its 737 MAX planes per month by the end of the summer and possibly up to 42 by October, subject to U.S. Federal Aviation Administration approval, Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary said on Monday.

O'Leary said he was "reasonably hopeful" that Boeing will manage to build up production, adding that Boeing's delivery delays were not tied to supply chain issues.

(This story has been corrected to show that the forecast referred to production, not deliveries, in the headline and in paragraph 1)

(Reporting by Conor Humphries and Joanna Plucinska; Editing by David Goodman)

Key Takeaways

  • Ryanair expects Boeing to produce 38 737 MAX planes monthly by summer.
  • Production could increase to 42 by October with FAA approval.
  • CEO Michael O'Leary is hopeful about Boeing's production capabilities.
  • Boeing's delivery delays are not due to supply chain issues.
  • Forecast refers to production, not deliveries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What production rate does Ryanair expect from Boeing?
Ryanair expects Boeing to produce 38 of its 737 MAX planes per month by the end of summer, potentially increasing to 42 by October.
What is O'Leary's view on Boeing's delivery delays?
O'Leary stated he was 'reasonably hopeful' that Boeing would increase production and noted that the delivery delays were not related to supply chain issues.
What regulatory body is involved in Boeing's production plans?
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is involved in the regulatory aspects that could affect Boeing's production rates.

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