For Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, newly licensed engineers typically earn between €55,000 and €75,000 per year (approximately US$63,000 to US$86,000).
Ryanair
According to Ryanair’s latest annual report, O’Leary received a remuneration package of approximately €3.83 million for the most recently reported financial year.
In 2026, Ryanair pilots benefit from competitive European short-haul airline salaries, stable roster patterns, productivity-based pay and strong command upgrade opportunities.
A Ryanair Boeing 737 800 suffered a serious in flight incident on July 10 after a fan blade broke away from its right engine and sent debris into the aircraft fuselage.
Ryanair cabin crew salaries in 2026 consist of a fixed base salary together with sector pay, onboard sales commissions, productivity incentives and additional allowances.
Ryanair (FR) is expanding its Morocco network for the northern winter 2026-27 season with new services from Rabat Airport (RBA), Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK) and Agadir Al Massira Airport (AGA).
Ryanair faces a major UK pilot lawsuit over holiday pay claims that could reshape airline contractor employment practices.
Passengers traveling on Ryanair (FR) flight FR6359 from Krakow Airport (KRK) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) faced a delay of more than 15 hours after a technical issue disrupted operations.
Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary has confirmed that flights will not be held for passengers delayed by the European Union’s Entry/Exit System, after an Athens to London Luton service departed without more than 20 travellers stuck at passport control. The airline is pressing European governments to extend current flexibilities as queues continue into the summer peak.
Ryanair is facing scrutiny after reportedly dismissing a Barcelona-based captain who extended cabin crew rest under EASA’s Commander’s Discretion rules.