Royal Jordanian Orders 3 Boeing 787-8s

Royal Jordanian, the national carrier of Jordan, has signed an order for three Boeing 787-8s. The order is valued at approximately $500 million at list prices.

With direct purchases and leases combined, Royal Jordanian has now committed to 11 787-8s. The Middle East carrier placed its first orders for four 787s in 2007 and also has arranged to lease two airplanes each from CIT Aerospace and International Lease Finance Co.

Royal Jordanian was the first airline in the Middle East to order the 787 Dreamliner. It will place the 787 on North American routes initially, including New York, Chicago, Detroit and Toronto.

"The superior economics and range capability of the 787 will allow us to competitively serve North America and other destinations in our network from Amman," said Hussein Dabbas, president and CEO of Royal Jordanian. "The unique passenger appeal of the 787 will enable us to provide a competitive advantage in the markets we serve."

Based in Amman, Jordan, Royal Jordanian became a member of the oneworld alliance in 2007.

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