Ryanair ( RYAAY) ( OTCPK:RYAOF) Chief Executive Michael O’Leary estimates that plane maker Boeing ( NYSE: BA) will be able to lift output of its 737 Max jetliners to 38 a month by the end of summer and possibly to 42 by October if aviation authorities approve, Reuters reported Monday.

Ryanair has repeatedly emphasized problems stemming from Boeing delivery delays, with the Irish low-cost carrier, which has several airline subsidiaries across Europe, cutting its FY26 traffic guidance by 4 million passengers.

Ryanair said it expects to take delivery of nine Boeing 737 MAX aircraft ahead of its peak summer season, fewer than expected, and as a result will cut its forecast for passenger numbers in the 12 months to March 31, 2026, to 206 million from 210 million.

Ryanair has revised its passenger forecasts, citing delays in Boeing aircraft deliveries as the reason for postponing its goal of 210 million passengers to 2026

Irish carrier now expects to carry 206 million passengers in 2025-26 financial year, down from 210m previously forecast

Ryanair expects Boeing to produce 38 of its 737 MAX planes per month by the end of the summer and possibly up to 42 by October, subject to U.S. Federal Aviation Administration approval, Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary said on Monday.