Warsaw, Sept. 30 – Ryanair hopes the Boeing MAX 10 certification delay announced by the Federal Aviation Administration will remain short, according to CEO Michael O’Leary. The Ryanair chief executive said in Warsaw that the hold on Boeing 737 MAX 10 approval due to a software issue should take days, not weeks or months. As Boeing’s largest European customer, Ryanair still expects the first 15 MAX 10 jets in spring 2027.
O’Leary expressed satisfaction with 29 Boeing aircraft received over the summer and observed real progress in quality and production at the planemaker. The latest FAA decision delays certification of the largest 737 MAX variant until the newly disclosed software matter is fixed.
Ryanair plans to station three more aircraft at Warsaw-Modlin airport, increasing its fleet there to nine as part of a 300 million dollar investment to support passenger growth. Additional winter flights from Warsaw airports and consideration of Poland for a new engine shop form part of the expansion plans.
Higher jet fuel costs may raise Ryanair summer 2027 fares by 15 to 20 percent, yet demand for air travel stays strong. The airline looks forward to Boeing MAX 10 deliveries that will enhance fleet capacity across Europe once certification is complete.
