On Tuesday, Ryanair DAC boss Eddie Wilson opened a new simulator and training center near Dublin Airport together with Ireland's Deputy Prime Minister Leo Varadkar. Interestingly, the A320 training devices are in the majority. Wilson does not want to interpret this as an indication of a possible large order from Boeing's competitor, but points out that the group has an Airbus operator in the form of Lauda Europe. He adds: "This will grow strongly in the next few years." When asked whether negotiations were underway with Airbus, he said succinctly: "No. There are no talks with Airbus at the moment." During the event and in conversation with Aviation Direct, the Ryanair manager repeatedly spoke of Lauda Europe's strong growth in the next few years, always mentioning this in connection with the Airbus A320 aircraft. But Ryanair does not seem to know yet what it will actually be flying in the future. In the summer of 2021, Lauda Europe and Malta Air boss David O'Brien denied in an interview with Aviation Direct that the fleet switch to Boeing 737 Max 200 was a done deal. Eddie Wilson confirmed his CEO colleague's statement and stressed that such considerations are far too early. The question would only arise in about four years, when the leasing contracts for the existing A320 fleet expire. "We will then see whether the aircraft will go back to the lessors, whether A320neos will be leased or bought, or whether the fleet will be switched to Boeing. There is no decision yet and in general it is all far too early. We will then order the type of aircraft that we think is right at that time," said the Ryanair DAC boss.