Ryanair expects 737 MAX 10 deliveries in spring 2027 despite certification delay and warns high oil prices threaten low fares

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Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary said the airline still expects its first Boeing 737 MAX 10s in spring 2027, despite a certification pause linked to a software issue. He also warned that sustained high oil prices will make it difficult for airlines to maintain current low fares.

Discovered 2026-09-28T21:21:55.311423-07:00 | 2026-09-28T21:21:55.311423-07:00

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  • The certification pause, reportedly tied to a software issue, creates additional schedule risk for Boeing’s largest 737 MAX variant and for operators planning fleet growth around the aircraft.
  • Ryanair’s expected spring 2027 deliveries remain intact for now, but the warning highlights how certification timing and fuel costs can jointly affect low-cost carrier capacity and pricing.
  • Higher oil prices could pressure airlines to raise fares, challenging the low-fare model and changing demand assumptions used in network and fleet planning.

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