Ryanair expects Boeing MAX 10 certification to support early 2027 deliveries
Ryanair says it is increasingly confident Boeing's 737 MAX 10 will secure U.S. certification before the end of October, a step that would keep the airline's fleet plans on track. The approval would allow Europe's largest airline to take delivery of 16 aircraft in early 2027 after a recent software issue delayed the process.
Highlights
- Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary expects Boeing 737 MAX 10 U.S. certification by end of October, enabling delivery of 16 aircraft in early 2027.
- Boeing awaits MAX 10 certification after repeated delays, with the FAA delaying approval last month due to a new software issue.
- Ryanair's future capacity growth depends on MAX 10 approval, as deliveries would support planned fleet expansion beginning in 2027.
Certification timeline and delivery plans
As reported by Reuters, Ryanair Chief Executive Michael O'Leary says he is optimistic the Boeing 737 MAX 10 will be certified in the U.S. this month, clearing the way for the airline to receive 16 of the aircraft in early 2027.O'Leary told Reuters that Boeing is hoping to have the MAX 10 certified before the end of October and said Ryanair remains confident that target will be met. He made the comments in Brussels on Tuesday, noting the industry is now in the final 10 days of the month.
Impact on Boeing and airline operations
The certification process remains important for Boeing because the MAX 10 is the largest version of its best-selling 737 family and has faced repeated delays before entering the market.The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said last month it was holding off certifying the aircraft until a newly disclosed software issue is resolved, creating another setback for the planemaker. For Ryanair, approval would help support planned capacity growth tied to future fleet expansion.
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