Aviation

Ryanair to have 99 Boeing 737 max planes within weeks as delays ease

Eddie Wilson said the delivery of the aircraft from Boeing had “improved dramatically”

The airline had previously described Boeing Co.’s delay in fulfilling orders as “the only dark cloud” on the horizon. Picture: Getty

Ryanair Holdings Plc will have 99 Boeing 737 Max aircraft by the end of March as the US manufacturer works its way through a backlog of orders.

Eddie Wilson, Ryanair Chief Executive Officer, said the Irish carrier was in a better position than expected, with greater clarity surrounding the delivery of the aircraft.

“We don’t expect any disruption to schedules because of their deliveries,” Wilson said.

The airline had previously described Boeing Co.’s delay in ...