Royal Jordanian to introduce 7 new Airbus to replace 6 already operating in fleet

RJ President/CEO Hussein Dabbas said the order for new aircraft underlines the airline's continued commitment to modernize its fleet and to expand, thus enabling RJ to offer its passengers the highest level of comfort and an extensive choice of routes. He also pointed out that the new aircraft gives the company the flexibility to easily tailor the fleet to the needs of the market, serving the short- and medium-range routes.

Dabbas said that the replacement consists of four Airbus A320s and two Airbus A321s, plus an additional A320. According to Dabbas, the six aircraft that will leave the airline are not old, as each has six years of operations, but RJ continues its plans to provide new and better services to passengers on board its aircraft, which enjoy high-quality specifications and an advanced in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, including a special screen fitted to each seat on the aircraft. The newly manufactured airliners are to be equipped with a state-of-the-art entertainment system that enjoys more efficient technical features, thus providing a seamless travel experience to passengers.


Being new and modern, the new aircraft are bound to save the airline maintenance and operational costs. The RJ president said that the fleet, which currently comprises around 30 aircraft, is considered as one of the youngest and most modern in the world.

Last year, Royal Jordanian concluded its short- and medium-range fleet modernization program by introducing 19 newly manufactured aircraft; 12 are from the Airbus 320 family and seven are Embraers 195 and 175. The airline is to add another new Embraer 175 to the fleet in the last quarter of this year.

Regarding the long-range fleet modernization, Dabbas pointed out that 11 Boeing 787 Dreamliners will start joining the RJ fleet in 2013. Moreover, two new Airbus A330s were added last month to serve the long-haul routes. The four Airbus A340s, operated to North America and the Far East, will also undergo a comprehensive renovation process.