Royal Jordanian (RJ, Amman Queen Alia) has taken delivery of its first B787-8, JY-BAA (msn 37983), following a flight from Everett to Amman Queen Alia on August 26. The aircraft, the first of three on lease from Dutch lessor, AerCap, will be joined by a further two later this year.

The Jordanian national carrier intends to deploy the aircraft on services to North America as well as to Asia, Europe and the Middle East.