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60 years since Royal Jordanian was established

Dec 14, 2023 2:15:00 PM

Royal Jordanian Airlines

"RJ is a long-established company and a national icon" of Jordan and RJ is "proud of [their] national role in connecting Jordan to the world" (Samar Majali, CEO of Royal Jordanian).

Tomorrow, Dec. 15, RJ marks its 60th anniversary. It is the date when it was launched by His Majesty King Hussein, in 1963.

Since then, RJ has been an ambassador of goodwill and friendship to other cultures. Now, under the directives of His Majesty King Abdullah II, RJ, which has greatly progressed and modernized, continues to play this role and consolidate its outstanding position.

Tristar 1981

Tristar 1981

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RJ Vice Chairman/CEO Samer Majali expressed appreciation for the Jordanian government's continuous interest in the airline's journey, and its keenness to see it continue to carry out its duty as Jordan’s flag carrier, a role through which RJ contributes to the Jordanian economy and that makes it a major employer.

Caravelle 1965

Caravelle 1965

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RJ has all the elements that can make it even more successful and help it create a brighter future, says Majali. It endeavors to join all other national efforts to project Jordan as a tourist destination and make Amman a gateway to the region, not least by offering more travel options to customers and building a robust regional network with increased frequencies to different cities. In the near future, RJ will expand its network to serve 60 destinations.

airbus 340

Airbus 340

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He added that 2023 is a turning point in the fleet renewal program, as the company contracted to introduce 20 new A320 neo, eight Embraer E2 jets, and nine Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

Boeing 747

Boeing 747

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Royal Jordanian will carry on its ambitious strategy of sustainability and environment protection, of lending support to the local community and diverse sectors, including education, various activities and national events, and of encouraging innovation among the Jordanian youth.

Airbus 320

Airbus 320

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Fly Royal Jordanian from North America on non-stop flights to Amman from multiple gateways; JFK New York, ORD Chicago, YYZ Toronto, and YUL Montreal. 



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