The order value is about $ 40 billion at list prices, although airlines and other customers usually get discounts.
Ryanair was in talks with Boeing for a major order for 2021, but talks fell through over a price dispute. There was even a small scandal.
New “Boeing MAX 10” will come in a 228-seat configuration.
This is the largest single order for an ultra-low-cost carrier and the latest in a series of large orders for Boeing in the past six months.
Like its European rival Airbus and manufacturers in other sectors, Boeing is struggling to increase production after the pandemic disrupted supply chains around the world. The airline can currently produce up to 31 MAX aircraft monthly at its Renton plant. However, in April, the manufacturer announced that it plans to increase this figure to 38 cars per month. Boeing plans to open another production line next year at its 737 MAX plant and increase production to 50 aircraft per month by 2026, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun said.
The 737 MAX 10 is the largest option in the MAX family. Along with the smaller but longer-range MAX 7, it is not yet certified by the Federal Aviation Administration; this means none have yet been delivered or entered service.
Certification has been delayed due to a law coming into effect earlier this year that requires all newly certified aircraft to be of a particular type. warning systems in the cockpit. Boeing and the airlines said this could be detrimental to flight safety.
During a press conference to announce the new contract, Calhoun said that Boeing expects to receive all required certifications in 2024.
The MAX 10 high-capacity aircraft offer Ryanair new economic opportunities and can carry an additional 30 passengers per flight, while the airline does not hide the fact that it did not even plan to add things like extra legroom or additional toilets to ensure the comfort of more passengers.
According to O'Leary, “toilets on Ryanair flights will remain free.”