RJ pays JD120 million annually for aircraft leasing

AMMAN — The annual aircraft leasing cost for Royal Jordanian Airlines (RJ) is around JD120 million, equating to JD10 million per month, as reported by Samer Majali, the airline's CEO. اضافة اعلان

Majali shared these details during a financial committee meeting in the House of Representatives, where reports from the Audit Bureau were discussed. He also mentioned that Royal Jordanian's fleet consists of 25 aircraft, a combination of owned and leased, Al-Mamlaka News reported.

Operation expenses
Fuel accounts for 45 percent of the company's operational expenses, with fuel costs in Jordan being 15 percent higher than in other locations. This difference is due to 40 percent of Royal Jordanian's fleet refueling in Jordan.

Majali revealed that the aircraft occupancy rate this year has exceeded 75 percent, a remarkable achievement despite fierce competition. He concluded by stating, "The numbers indicate profitability up to the current date, which is September 9th."


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