Irish airline Ryanair threatened orders for more than 300 Boeing aircraft 737 Max, worth over $ 30 billion, unless the US government introduces significantly increasing the export of American planes to Europe.
The CEO Michael O’Leary referred a letter to the American Congressman Raji Krishnamoorni, warning that the company would be introduced if the customs were introduced, and that Ryanair could consider alternative suppliers – including Chinese Comac.
“We would have to consider all the options if Boeing’s planes become too expensive. We are not currently negotiating with the comac, but we would do it if the price of the lower 10-20% of the competition,” O’Leary said.
This threat indicates a change of tone after earlier announcements of possible delays in deliveries. Although Comac has not yet been certified in Europe, and Airbus is sold out until the end of the decade, Ryanair would be difficult to replace Boeing as the main supplier.
Aeriploaders are traditionally involved in customs clauses, which are charged only after the aircraft take over. However, due to all uncertain trade relations, numerous manufacturers are now reviewing future contractual conditions.
Ryanair has 330 Boeing 737 Max Airplanes, and O’Leary’s statement comes the expected serious negotiations with the American manufacturer, while Boeing tries to solve the excess aircraft blocked by trade barriers in China.
(Vijesti.ba)
