SEATTLE/WICHITA - In response to a recent incident involving an Alaska Airlines Boeing (NYSE:BA) 737 Max 9, Ryanair (NASDAQ:RYAAY) CEO Michael O'Leary has taken proactive measures to enhance engineering oversight at Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems (NYSE:SPR) production facilities. O'Leary has dispatched additional engineers to both Seattle and Wichita, effectively doubling the team at Boeing's Seattle production facilities to twelve and increasing the count at Spirit AeroSystems to eight.While the details of the Alaska Airlines incident have not been disclosed, the move by Ryanair underscores the airline's commitment to safety and quality assurance. The decision to increase oversight also reflects a cautious approach to maintaining the airline's operational integrity, especially considering Ryanair's significant order of over 400 new Boeing 737 Max aircraft.Despite the recent event and its potential implications, O'Leary remains confident in Boeing's management, particularly under the stewardship of CEO Dave Calhoun. He has acknowledged that the increased scrutiny and the aftermath of the incident could lead to delays in aircraft deliveries. However, it is worth noting that since September, Boeing has escalated its own quality control engineering efforts, leading to noticeable improvements in aircraft delivery standards.Such delays may still have a ripple effect on Ryanair's business, potentially impacting its ability to meet annual passenger targets. This development comes at a critical time for both Ryanair and Boeing, as the aviation industry continues to navigate the challenges of post-pandemic recovery and heightened safety expectations. Ryanair's preemptive action to bolster engineering oversight is a significant step to ensure that its fleet expansion and service offerings adhere to the highest safety standards.
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