DUBAI, United Arab Emirates,
Nov. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Royal Jordanian Airlines today
announced at the 2017 Dubai Air Show the carrier has selected
Boeing to provide its 787 flight training. Under the five-year
strategic agreement, Boeing will provide Royal Jordanian with a
comprehensive training solution, including pilot type-rating and
recurrent training at its London Gatwick training campus.
"We are excited by Boeing's proven training expertise," said
Stefan Pichler, president and chief
executive officer of Royal Jordanian. "To attract a new generation
of pilots, we need to inspire them and train them in new ways, and
Boeing is at the forefront of developing innovative training
methods."
"As one of the first 787 customers for the region, this
partnership with Royal Jordanian Airlines demonstrates the strength
of our relationship with this key customer," said David Longridge, vice president of Commercial
Services Sales for Boeing Global Services. "Royal Jordanian
recognizes the quality of our training and the value of using
Boeing to provide this service."
Over the next 20 years, Boeing projects a global demand for more
than 1.2 million pilots and technicians with more than ten percent
of that driven by the Middle East.
Boeing provides commercial flight training at eight campuses around
the globe to help meet this demand. Learn more about the
anticipated global demand for pilots and technicians in the 2017
Boeing Pilot & Technician Outlook.
About Royal Jordanian Airlines
Being the national
carrier of Jordan and a leading
carrier in the region, Royal Jordanian's vision is to be the
Airline of Choice that connects Jordan and the Levant with the world. From its
hub at Queen Alia International Airport, RJ operates a fleet of 26
comfortable aircraft to reach 44 direct destinations providing an
extensive travel network for our guests via Amman to Europe, the US and Canada, North
Africa and the Far East. Through our airline partners in the
oneworld alliance, RJ can offer a network of over 1,000 cities in
more than 150 countries. The airline is currently implementing a
five-year turnaround plan that consists of three main pillars,
including achieving sustainable profitability, being a Customer
Champion by delivering a consistent customer experience, and being
the Employer of Choice through attracting talented workforce. Our
young, modern fleet of aircraft is comprised of seven Boeing 787s,
A320s, A321s, A319s and Embraer regional jets.
About Boeing Global Services
Boeing Global Services,
headquartered in the Dallas area,
was formed by integrating the services capabilities of the
government, space and commercial sectors into a single,
customer-focused business. Operating as a third business unit of
Boeing, Global Services provides agile, cost-competitive services
to commercial and government customers worldwide.
Contact:
Allison Olson
Boeing Global Services
Office: +1 314-234-6996
Mobile: +1 314-258-6259
allison.m.olson@boeing.com
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