Royal Jordanian set to receive its 2nd Dreamliner

Amman – Royal Jordanian Airlines will today receive its second Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which will be named after HRH Princess Iman bint Abdullah II.

The new aircraft will fly over Amman at low altitude at around 4:00pm enabling people to enjoy seeing its enormous size and long wings, before it lands at Queen Alia International Airport.

RJ’s 787 is also known for its onboard specifications, such as bigger windows, wider cabins, state-of-the-art inflight entertainment system and other hi-tech characteristics, which were behind its name, “Dreamliner”.

The first 787 joined the RJ fleet in late August and started operating regular services between Amman and London, in addition to serving other routes.

RJ will introduce three more Dreamliners before the end of this year, bringing the number of this model to five by the end of 2014. The rest of the ordered 787s will join the RJ fleet over the next few years.

The new addition will serve the RJ long- and medium- haul routes, replacing the airline’s Airbus 340s and 330s, which the company started to phase out gradually in conjunction with the introduction of the new Dreamliners, a step in line with the airline’s strategic plan of modernization of its long-haul fleet.

The 787 is the world’s most technologically advanced airplane. International airlines are racing to acquire this aircraft because of its exceptional technical and service specifications.

Boeing indicated that it has an order of 1,050 Dreamliners to deliver to more than 60 global airlines by the end of 2020, an unprecedented number of orders that the manufacturer reaches of any of its aircraft types.

Boeing introduced the totally new and efficient 787 in 2004. The aircraft is built of carbon-fiber composite materials and a powerful electrical system to reduce weight and improve fuel efficiency. It consumes 20% less fuel than today’s similarly sized airplanes, enabling it to offer an exclusive eco-friendly performance.

The new planes will also enable airlines to increase their cargo revenues by providing about 20% to 30% more cargo capacity than the current airplanes of the same size.

They also have improved ventilation and humidity levels onboard, which will take the traveling experience to a new level, offering passengers more comfort.