Aviation
Ryanair signs landmark $40bn deal with Boeing for up to 300 aircraft
Michael O’Leary says deal, the largest ever from Irish company for US-manufactured goods, will create 10,000 new jobs over the next decade
Ryanair has confirmed the purchase of up to 300 aircraft from Boeing in a deal worth $40 billion, marking the largest-ever order placed by an Irish company for US-manufactured goods.
The airline this afternoon confirmed the news, subject to approval at its AGM in September, after widespread media reports that it was planning to buy around 150 Boeing 737 Max 10 aircraft.
Of the 300 aircraft agreed for purchase, 150 are “firm” while 150 are ...
