The second Bombardier Q400 joins RJ fleet

The first aircraft has been added to the fleet in Nov. 2005.

Adding the two Q400s is in line with RJ's strategic plan, set up with a view to modernizing its fleet and focusing on serving regional destinations. The 72-passenger, 360-knot (667km/h) Q400 aircraft is among the newest and most modern turboprop aircraft. Royal Jordanian is to operate these aircraft on its regional routes which include Damascus, Aleppo, Alexandria, Tel Aviv, Aqaba, Sharm El Sheikh and Al Arish.

The Q400 airliner is known for its low seat-mile cost; it can reach break-even point with just 30 passengers (42% load factor), leaving a profit of 42 seats.

The digital controls, powerful engines and all air safety requirements make the Q400 a highly advanced aircraft. With its noise and vibration reduction system, passengers can enjoy a quiet journey, in addition to affordable and frequent air service. The aircraft has the comfort, speed and technology of a jet, but at turboprop costs.

Bombardier Inc. is based in Canada and employs more than 70,000 people on five continents. Its products include both business and regional aircraft, as well as rail. One thousand five hundred airliners operate regionally in over 70 countries worldwide.