During a visit to RJ's new premises, the King toured a photo exhibition depicting the flag carrier's development since its launch in 1963 and also viewed a model of a modern aircraft and its functions from take-off to landing.
The King and the attendees also watched a film about the development of RJ, which launched its maiden flight to Beirut on December 15, which was later followed by other destinations across various continents.
His Majesty congratulated the RJ staff on the airline's golden jubilee, expressing his pride in and appreciation for their relentless efforts to upgrade "this national edifice" over five decades.
"Through its glitter, RJ has become a real ambassador of the country and an embodiment of its bright image as it circled the world in its name," the King wrote in the visitors' book, urging the airline to pursue its efforts to boost its competitiveness in the region and the world.
During the ceremony, attended by His Royal Highness Prince Faisal Ibn Al Hussein, Prime Minister Abdullah Nsour and senior officials, King Abdullah honoured a number of staff members and ex-employees for their contributions to RJ. He also received a memento, a Boeing 787 yoke, from the Chairman of the Board of Directors Nasser Lozi.
Lozi said in remarks during the ceremony that RJ's golden jubilee marks the carrier's history and the ability of its staff from multiple generations to build an airline whose roots run deep at home and which has spread its branches across the world.
He said the company had made remarkable growth and expanded through various stages of the Kingdom's development and sought to promote the national values of a sense of belonging, maintaining traditions and hospitality.
Lozi said human resources are the backbone of RJ's development and modernisation as it relied on the expertise, loyalty and keenness of its staff to put the airline among the world's prestigious airlines
Royal Jordanian President/CEO Amer Hadidi said: “The 50 past years of RJ lifetime is a source of pride for all of us. RJ is dream that came true with the persistent efforts of loyal Jordanians that could manage to build this edifice with very limited potentials.”
He added that the airline has promising future plans including growing its fleet and increasing the destinations on its route network, adding that RJ will be receiving the first 5 Boeing 787 aircraft in the second half of 2014, helping RJ to reach new heights and to fly to more cities around the world.
Hadidi said the airline intends to invest in the aviation industry in the field of maintenance and ground handling, and to expand in this area by providing these services in the regional markets. He pointed that RJ has the required expertise and capabilities qualifying it to contribute to the development of aviation in the Arab world, particularly the countries that witnessed the transformation of the Arab Spring and are in need of such services.”
Jan 29, 2025
Amman, Jordan, January 29, 2025 – Royal Jordanian has recently increased its ownership to 51% of the shares in Jordan Flight Catering Company. This is in line with Royal Jordanian’s strategy to maintain its position as a leading airline in the region, build an investment system, and increase revenues by reinvesting in the carrier’s supporting units.
Jan 16, 2025
Amman, Jordan – January 16, 2025 – Royal Jordanian Airlines is proud to announce the resumption of flights to Damascus, Syria, starting January 31, 2025. As one of the first carriers to resume direct flights to Damascus, Royal Jordanian will initially operate four weekly flights, seamlessly connecting Damascus to its network across Europe, the United States, the Levant, and the Gulf region covering over 45 destinations.
Nov 20, 2024
Amman, Nov. 20, 2024- Royal Jordanian announced the launch of a new nonstop route between Queen Alia International Airport, Amman, and Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington, D.C. This exciting new service will commence mid-March 2025, while further solidifying RJ’s commitment to expanding its global network and enhancing connectivity between the Middle East and North America.
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