Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary says he hopes China’s Comac becomes viable jet optionAirline boss keeping tabs on the plane-maker in the hopes it can ramp up capacity and offer competition to Boeing and AirbusMichael O’Leary said Comac planes are currently too small. Photo: Gerry MooneyJohn Mulligan Yesterday at 19:54Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary said that within another decade he hopes China’s state-owned plane-maker Comac will be a viable option alongside Boeing and Airbus for buying aircraft.

Source: Irish Independent January 22, 2026 14:25 UTC