Royal Jordanian signs $300m Boeing 787 deal

DEAD SEA — Royal Jordanian and Boeing have announced an order for Boeing's 787 Dreamliner worth up to $300 million confirming two unidentified customer purchases previously listed on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website. The announcement was made at the World Economic Forum.

By Mark T. Townsend (Business Editor)

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Published: Mon 21 May 2007, 8:53 AM

Last updated: Sat 4 Apr 2015, 11:07 PM

Royal Jordanian is the first Middle East airline to announce an order for Boeing's 787. Royal Jordanian plans to confirm the purchase of its two outstanding options before the end of the year. The airline also intends to take an additional eight Boeing 787s on lease.

Royal Jordanian's President and CEO, Eng. Samer A. Majali, said: "Today marks a milestone in Royal Jordanian's history. Looking to our plans for future growth, we see the superior economics and unique passenger comfort features of the 787 bringing even greater recognition to Royal Jordanian as we fulfill our commitment to provide world-class service to our passengers."

"Royal Jordanian's distinguished history and recognised success over the last three years is admirable," said Lee Monson, Boeing Commercial Airplane's vice-president of sales for the Middle East & Africa. "It's very satisfying for Boeing to see such a well-respected airline choosing the 787 Dreamliner as the core airplane for its international long-haul service."

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is scheduled for entry into service in 2008. Since the 787 launch in April 2004, 44 customers worldwide have placed 568 orders.


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