New Boeing 737 Max plane ordered by Ryanair undergoes renaming
A Boeing Max 737 delivered to Ryanair has had the model’s name changed on delivery which could mean the manufacturer and airlines will rebrand the controversial model.
Boeing Co.
$162.68
04:54 25/04/24
Dow Jones I.A.
37,793.01
04:30 15/10/20
Ryanair Holdings
€15.20
18:30 22/01/21
The photos of the model to be delivered showed the Ryanair colours and the name 737 Max replaced by 737-8200 on the nose of the aircraft.
Boeing is still trying to convince regulators that it’s software updates and training programmes for pilots are enough to justify lifting the ban on the model, which was grounded after two deadly crashes, in Indonesia and Ethiopia.
Neither Ryanair nor Boeing has commented or confirmed if any airline had decided to rebrand the model.
It is expected that Boeing will eventually rebrand the plane. Even US President Donald Trump said in April: “If I were Boeing, I would FIX the Boeing 737 MAX, add some additional great features, & REBRAND the plane with a new name.”