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returning quickly
Ryanair CEO sees opportunity in Ukraine
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Rafael Ramos
4/20/2023
As already reported here, Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary said that the company already has plans to return to operating in Ukraine once the war is over.
Despite not knowing when the conflict will end, the company already knows how long it would take to return. "We could fly there in about two weeks," O'Leary said.
"We are actively looking for ways and looking for where we can go back to Ukraine," he added.
The CEO believes that the war will bring great opportunities for European airlines, as Ukraine's roads and bridges will be destroyed, so that the country will become more dependent on aviation.
The airline has hired around 60 Ukrainian pilots and around 80 cabin crew who are mainly located at Ryanair bases in Poland while waiting for the market to finally reopen.
In addition, the company expects to open 30 routes and have several bases in the country just 12 months after the return. Michael O'Leary said the company could become No. 1 when life returns to normal in Ukraine.
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Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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