Ryanair CEO Criticizes French Finance Minister and Boeing Safety Practices

Michael O'Leary, CEO of Ryanair, labels French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire's avoidance of Boeing jets as 'stupid', amid ongoing safety and production concerns with Boeing.

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary calls French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire 'stupid' for expressing a preference for Airbus over Boeing due to safety concerns.
O'Leary compares Le Maire's comments to Donald Trump's rhetoric, defending free speech while criticizing the minister's stance on aviation safety.
The controversy stems from a recent Boeing crisis, including a midair blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight, prompting FAA to ground Boeing 737 Max 9 planes.
Boeing faces intense scrutiny over manufacturing quality control, with a recent FAA investigation finding 'multiple instances' of non-compliance.
Ryanair faces delays in Boeing aircraft deliveries, impacting ticket prices, while US airline CEOs plan to meet with Boeing's board over safety and production issues.