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Overview
Michael O'Leary is CEO of Ryanair, one of the world's largest 737 MAX operators and Boeing's biggest European customer. Unlike other airline executives, O'Leary defended Boeing during the MAX crisis and continued to order MAX aircraft, arguing the plane was safe after fixes. His vocal support for Boeing influenced European attitudes toward the aircraft.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
BOEING DEFENDER: Defended MAX during crisis
CONTINUED ORDERS: Kept ordering MAX jets
EUROPEAN INFLUENCE: Shaped MAX return in Europe
Related Investigations (1)
Known Associates & Connections
Dennis Muilenburg
Boeing CEO during 737 MAX crisis; Ryanair is major Boeing customer and O'Leary publicly criticized delays
Willie Walsh
IAG CEO and fellow European aviation executive; both shaped low-cost carrier competition
Sources & Documentation
2 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- March 20, 1961
- Birthplace
- Mullingar, Ireland
Education
- •Trinity College Dublin
Key Timeline
March 20, 1961
Born in Ireland
1994
Becomes Ryanair CEO
2019
Defends Boeing during MAX grounding