Ryanair threatened to cancel its order of 330 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, valued at over $30bn, due to U.S. tariffs that have increased prices. CEO Michael O’Leary indicated that if tariffs materially affect Boeing aircraft prices, the airline would reassess its orders and consider alternatives, including Chinese manufacturer COMAC, despite COMAC not being certified in Europe. With Airbus sold out for the decade and no Western airline having purchased COMAC planes, Ryanair’s threat highlights potential shifts in the aerospace industry amid escalating trade tensions.
