Ryanair place $40 billion order for 300 new Boeing 737 Max 10 aircraft

The low-cost carrier announced on Tuesday (9 May) the new, more fuel-efficient fleet will be delivered between 2027 and 2033, replacing its current Boeing 737-NG aircraft. 

The 228-seaters will also enable Ryanair to create 10,000 additional jobs for pilots, cabin crew and engineers, while increasing passenger levels to 300 million by March 2034. 

Commenting on the announcement, Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary said the new deliveries will also allow the carrier to bring down costs. 

“The extra seats, lower fuel burn and more competitive aircraft pricing supported by our strong balance sheet, will widen the cost gap between Ryanair and competitor EU airlines for many years to come, making the Boeing Max-10 the ideal growth aircraft order for Ryanair, our passengers, our people and our shareholders,” he added. 

O’Leary’s words were echoed by Boeing president Dave Calhoun, who said the partnership with Ryanair was one of the most productive in aviation history, as it allows both parties to “succeed and expand affordable travel to hundreds of millions of people.”