Ryanair has threatened to close and cut some of its bases from November this year, as it said delays in receiving its order of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft would hit growth rates. Ryanair has threatened to close and cut some of its bases from November this year, as it said delays in receiving its order of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft would hit growth rates. Ryanair to close some bases due to shortfall in Boeing deliveriesThe airline expects to take up to 30 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft deliveries by the end of May next year. This is considerably less than the 58 MAX aircraft Boeing originally scheduled for delivery by next summer. “We will also be consulting with our people and our unions in planning and implementing these base cuts and closures, which are directly caused by the B737 MAX delivery delays to the B737 MAX program,” Michael O’Leary, CEO of Ryanair, said.

Source: Irish Independent July 16, 2019 07:18 UTC