- Boeing wants to launch a B737 MAX successor when finances stabilise around 2030.
- Ortberg stated Boeing wants all MAX variants and B777X fully certified first.
- BOC Aviation’s Paul Kent stated he was not keen on a new narrowbody in 2030.
- Ryanair’s O’Leary warned against too strong a focus on new technology.
- Both Boeing and Airbus face delivery delays.
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg has stated the manufacturer wants to launch a successor to the B737 MAX once its finances are stabilised, which he expects will happen around the end of the decade. Speaking to the Financial Times, Ortberg added that Boeing wants to make sure all MAX variants and the B777X are fully certified before work begins on a new narrowbody programme. He stated Boeing wants to focus on own readiness for the new aircraft instead of comparing itself to competitors.
BOC Aviation CCO Paul Kent stated he was not keen to see a new narrowbody in a 2030 timeframe. Ryanair Holdings CEO Michael O’Leary warned against too strong a focus on new technology, stating the industry would be dealing with B737 MAX and A320neos for the next 10 or 15 years. Both Boeing and Airbus have faced delivery delays across production lines.
Kelly Ortberg, CEO of Boeing, shared, “This is a long play, so whether they start one year or we start one year, I don’t think it’s as important as making sure that we’ve got the right aeroplane for the customer.”
Michael O’Leary, CEO of Ryanair Holdings, shared, “Until somebody gets Star Trek travel, and you start beaming people around the world instead of flying them, I think we’re dealing with B737 MAX and A320neos for the next 10 or 15 years.”
