Royal Jordanian Airlines continues to implement its strategic plan to fully modernize its fleet and reinforce its position in the air transport industry with the recent addition of “a new Airbus A320neo, bringing the total number of new aircraft of this type to 12, in addition to seven new Embraer E2 aircraft.” Royal Jordanian says it fleet is distinguished by its modernity and advanced technologies stressing that most its aircraft are less than one year old. “By the end of this year, approximately 70% of the fleet will have been renewed, particularly with the upcoming delivery of two new Airbus A321 aircraft, which makes it one of the most modern fleets in the region and reflects the national carrier’s ongoing commitment to keeping pace with global aviation advancements and providing high-quality services to its passengers across all destinations.”
The airlines says it is introducing a ‘Premium Economy’ cabin in two of its A320neo aircraft. “These two aircraft are dedicated to serving key destinations across the network and support the airline’s efforts to attract more tourists to Jordan. This year, Royal Jordanian also added two new Embraer E2 aircraft to serve short-haul routes, bringing the total number of Embraer aircraft in the fleet to seven.” Further, RJ says its fleet of seven Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft is is undergoing “a comprehensive upgrade program that includes the installation of in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity systems, enabling passengers to stay connected throughout their journey. This includes interior cabin refurbishments in line with the airline’s premium service standards, and a new livery to unify the look of all aircraft types across the fleet, Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer.” The first refurbished Boeing 787-8 is scheduled to rejoin the fleet by the end of October 2025, according to the airline noting that it will introduces its “first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in early 2026, as part of its long-haul fleet modernization plan.”
Vice Chairman and CEO of Royal Jordanian, Eng. Samer Majali, stated: “The introduction of these new aircraft supports our strategic goal of promoting tourism and serving key destinations, in line with Royal Jordanian’s ongoing efforts to position Jordan as a preferred tourist destination. We continue to strengthen Amman’s role as a leading regional transit hub and to enhance Royal Jordanian’s standing as the preferred choice for passengers connecting the Levant region with major cities in the Middle East and Europe.”
Majali added that the airline’s fleet is expected to grow to around 40 aircraft over the coming years, in tandem with the expansion of Royal Jordanian’s route network, which currently serves 55 direct destinations worldwide.