Ryanair May Cancel Boeing Order Over U.S. Tariffs

Ryanair has warned it may cancel its multi-billion-dollar Boeing aircraft order if proposed U.S. tariffs significantly raise costs, with CEO Michael O'Leary indicating that the airline would consider alternative suppliers, including China's COMAC, only if their planes are 10-20% cheaper than Airbus. O'Leary noted that Ryanair has not held recent talks with COMAC. U.S. lawmakers have responded with concerns, citing COMAC's alleged links to the Chinese military and accusations of intellectual property theft. The Trump administration's tariffs are already disrupting the global aviation sector, with Airbus running out of delivery slots and COMAC gaining unexpected market attention. These developments highlight the pressure on airlines to diversify suppliers amid trade tensions and rising costs. The situation may reshape aircraft procurement strategies as airlines navigate security, economic, and geopolitical challenges.