en.Wedoany.com Reported - On April 2, Royal Jordanian Airlines made a rare simultaneous delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and its first Airbus A321neo within 24 hours. The two brand-new aircraft from the world's two leading aviation giants landed successively at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman: the Boeing 787-9 (registration JY-RBA) arrived at 19:50 on April 1, followed by the A321neo (registration JY-RAM) landing at 01:19 the next morning. This dual delivery marks the substantive start of the airline's large-scale fleet renewal and capacity upgrade plan.
The newly delivered Boeing 787-9 is powered by GEnx-1B engines and features the updated livery that debuted in 2024. Compared to the existing 787-8 model, this variant adds 42 seats, bringing the total passenger capacity to 312 (including 32 business class seats), representing a capacity increase of approximately 16%. Due to regional airspace restrictions, the aircraft took a route detouring over Central Europe and the Mediterranean to enter Jordan after departing from Charleston, South Carolina. This aircraft type will be primarily deployed on high-demand routes such as New York JFK, London Heathrow, Dubai, and Jeddah, becoming the core of its long-haul expansion strategy.
On the narrow-body front, the arrival of the first A321neo marks the beginning of Royal Jordanian's fleet renewal in collaboration with lessor Avolon. Configured with 12 business class and 177 economy class seats, this aircraft offers greater regional capacity than its predecessor, the A320neo. According to the plan, the airline has ordered a total of 3 A321neo and 15 A320neo aircraft, aiming to strengthen its hub position in the Levant and Middle East markets through the fuel efficiency advantages of the new-generation aircraft.
Despite ongoing regional volatility affecting airport operations, Royal Jordanian maintains its growth target, planning to expand its fleet to 41 aircraft by 2028. Vice Chairman and CEO Samer Majali stated that the introduction of the A321neo is key to achieving the regional growth strategy, aiming to establish Amman as a primary gateway connecting Europe, Africa, and the Middle East by building the most efficient and environmentally friendly fleet in the region.
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