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Royal Jordanian

Flag carrier of Jordan, established in 1963, flying from Amman to more than 60 direct destinations on four continents; oneworld member since 2007.

About Royal Jordanian

Royal Jordanian (RJ) is the national carrier of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, based in Amman. It was established on 15 December 1963 by a Royal Decree issued by the late King Hussein. The airline states its vision as becoming the airline of choice and the hub of the Middle East, connecting Jordan and the Levant to the world.

Network

  • More than 60 direct destinations across four continents
  • Flights from Amman to Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East
  • Member of the oneworld alliance since 2007, extending its reach to hundreds of destinations

Fleet

The airline's fleet pages cover the following aircraft:

  • Boeing 787, including the 787-9
  • Airbus A320, A320neo and A321neo
  • Embraer 190-E2 and 195-E2

RJ reported taking delivery of seven new aircraft in the first half of 2026: two Boeing 787-9, four Airbus A320neo and one Embraer.

Services

RJ operates scheduled passenger flights with its Royal Club frequent flyer programme, and a cargo service. Its Royal Wings magazine and ExploRJordan travel pages support tourism to Jordan.

Company facts

  • Established 15 December 1963
  • oneworld member since 2007
  • The airline states it contributes about 4.3% of Jordan's GDP
  • Reported a net profit of JOD 21.5 million for 2025 and 4.4 million passengers carried

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