Fact check: Airbus won't sell to RyanAir because RyanAir once betrayed Airbus by using them to get a better deal from Boeing.

1. Summary of the results

The original statement appears to be incorrect on multiple levels. Ryanair has recently signed a major deal with Boeing for 300 Boeing 737 Max 10 aircraft worth over $40 billion ^[1], and there is no evidence of any "betrayal" of Airbus. In fact, Ryanair operates Airbus aircraft through its Austrian subsidiary Lauda Europe ^[2], showing an existing relationship with both manufacturers.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several important contextual elements are missing from the original statement:

• Ryanair has historically maintained an exclusive relationship with Boeing for its main fleet, driven by cost efficiency and operational simplicity ^[3]
• The company has shown strategic flexibility in its aircraft procurement:
• They operate Airbus simulators through Lauda Europe ^[2]
• They've considered purchasing Airbus A320 aircraft for the Lauda subsidiary ^[4]
• They've even explored options with Chinese manufacturer COMAC in response to potential US tariffs ^[5]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement appears to dramatically oversimplify a complex business relationship:

• Rather than any "betrayal," Ryanair's negotiations with different manufacturers appear to be standard business practice in the aviation industry
• The company uses negotiations with multiple manufacturers as leverage in pricing discussions ^[4]
• Current lack of negotiations with Airbus, as confirmed by CEO Eddie Wilson ^[2], appears to be a business decision rather than any refusal to sell by Airbus

This type of oversimplified narrative could benefit:

• Competitors who wish to portray Ryanair as an unreliable business partner
• Those who seek to create controversy around aircraft procurement decisions
• Media outlets seeking to sensationalize standard business negotiations