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Royal Jordanian

Royal Jordanian Airlines is the flag carrier of Jordan. The airline's fleet stands out thanks to its eye-catching dark livery. The airline joined the oneworld alliance in 2007. (Featured image: Tom Boon - Simple Flying)

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Royal Jordanian

IATA/ICAO Code
RJ/RJA
Airline Type
Full Service Carrier
Year Founded
1963
Alliance
oneworld
CEO
Samer Majali
Country
Jordan

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