Royal Jordanian Selects Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engines to Power Up to 30 Aircraft

Royal Jordanian Selects Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engines to Power Up to 30 Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney announced that Royal Jordanian Airlines (Royal Jordanian) has selected up to 30 of the latest-generation, single-aisle aircraft powered by GTF engines, replacing its entire narrow body and regional jet fleet over the coming 3-5 years . Specifically, the airline has selected GTF engines to power up to 20 new Airbus A320neo family aircraft, including A320neo and A321neo models. Additionally, Royal Jordanian will introduce up to 9 GTF-powered Embraer E-Jets E2 aircraft, including E190-E2 and E195-E2 models. Pratt & Whitney will also provide the airline with engine maintenance through a long-term EngineWise®️ Comprehensive service agreement. Aircraft deliveries are expected to begin in late 2023.

“We have selected GTF-powered aircraft for their industry-leading efficiency, longer range and exceptional operating economics,” said Samer Majali, Vice Chairman /CEO at Royal Jordanian. “These aircraft will allow us to modernize our fleet and offer new routes, all while keeping airfare affordable and significantly reducing our carbon emissions.”

Royal Jordanian is the flag carrier of Jordan based in the capital, Amman. The airline becomes the second customer to commit to GTF-powered A320neo family and Embraer E-Jets E2 aircraft in the region. Royal Jordanian currently operates ten Airbus A320ceo family aircraft with International Aero Engine’s V2500®️ engines