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Royal Jordanian has begun rolling out a revised livery that updates several elements of its long-used design while maintaining the core appearance the airline has carried for more than a decade. The refreshed look debuted on the carrier’s new Embraer E2 aircraft earlier this year and is slated to expand across incoming Airbus A320neo and Boeing 787-9 jets.
The updated livery keeps the airline’s charcoal-grey fuselage, red accents, and gold trim, but introduces an adjusted tail layout featuring the airline’s crown emblem in a more streamlined presentation. The tail update retains the familiar color palette while giving the vertical stabilizer a cleaner, more contemporary look.
One of the most visible changes is located underneath the aircraft. Royal Jordanian has added a large belly logo, designed to improve brand visibility. The application places the airline’s name and iconography prominently across the lower fuselage.
Aside from these modifications, the fuselage retains the basic pattern that has become associated with the Amman-based carrier, including the grey base and horizontal striping that runs along the cabin windows. The placement of the “Royal Jordanian” titles remains consistent with the prior design.
The updated livery is appearing first on the carrier’s newest aircraft as part of a broader fleet renewal and modernization effort. As additional E2, A320neo, and 787-9 deliveries arrive, the airline plans to continue applying the revised scheme.
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