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SMBC Aviation Capital Delivers First Airbus A320NEOs to Royal Jordanian

22/08/2025

Dublin, Ireland – July 10, 2025 – SMBC Aviation Capital is pleased to announce the delivery of two Airbus A320NEO aircraft to Alia — The Royal Jordanian Airlines plc (“Royal Jordanian”).

These aircraft are the first of a number of aircraft contracted for delivery to Royal Jordanian from SMBC Aviation Capital’s direct order with Airbus.


Conor Stafford, Head of Airline Marketing at SMBC Aviation Capital, commented: “We are pleased to deliver our first Airbus A320NEOs to Royal Jordanian. This marks the beginning of an important new relationship and demonstrates our commitment to supporting Royal Jordanian's fleet renewal and expansion plans. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with this valued new partner.”


Samer Majali, Vice Chairman and CEO of Royal Jordanian, remarked: “The delivery of our first Airbus A320NEOs from SMBC Aviation Capital represents a key milestone in Royal Jordanian’s fleet expansion and modernization strategy. This next-generation aircraft enhances our fuel efficiency, reduces our environmental footprint, and supports the continued growth and connectivity of our network across the Levant, the Middle East, and beyond. We value our partnership with SMBC Aviation Capital and look forward to further collaboration as we continue building a more efficient and sustainable fleet.”
 

 “We are pleased to deliver our first Airbus A320NEOs to Royal Jordanian. This marks the beginning of an important new relationship and demonstrates our commitment to supporting Royal Jordanian's fleet renewal and expansion plans. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with this valued new partner.”

Conor Stafford, Head of Airline Marketing at SMBC Aviation Capital

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