Michael O'Leary optimistic Boeing will deliver Max planes to Ryanair this summer

The Ryanair boss offered some advice on who should be the plane maker's next CEO

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary said: 'I think all of the signs at the moment are getting more optimistic.'

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has reiterated that Boeing management needs to focus on continuity as it seeks to stabilise the business, and that the new head of the commercial aircraft unit has made a promising start.

Speaking in London, Mr O’Leary said he has held talks with Stephanie Pope, Boeing’s new head of commercial aircraft, twice in the last two weeks and that he is optimistic Boeing will be able to ramp up output and deliver close to 40 jets to Ryanair ahead of the peak summer travel season. Mr O’Leary urged Boeing to keep Ms Pope in Seattle for the next two to three years in order for her to keep a close eye on production.