Ryanair announces massive deal to buy 300 planes from Boeing

Airline said the investment, along with its order for its remaining Gamechanger aircrafts with Boeing, would create 10,000 new jobs for pilots, cabin crew, and engineers

The deal is expected to be worth more than €36.4bn and will need to be approved by shareholders. 

Ryanair has announced a major investment in its fleet, ordering 300 new 737-MAX-10 aircraft from US airplane giant Boeing in a deal worth more than $40bn (€36.4bn).

The deal includes a firm commitment for 150 of these planes and the option for 150 more, with Ryanair expected to take delivery between 2027 and 2033. The airline is claiming this is the largest order ever placed by an Irish company for US-made goods.