Royal Jordanian's crisis resilience

The National Airline Company, Royal Jordanian, achieved a net profit of 1.4 million Jordanian dinars during the first half of 2026, despite a decrease in profits compared to the same period last year, which amounted to 12.7 million dinars. This performance comes amid turbulent regional conditions, including geopolitical tensions, airspace closures, and challenges in travel movement, alongside rising fuel, insurance, and financing costs. Management focused on expansion and market diversification, with revenues increasing by 23% to approximately 86 million dinars, a 5% rise in passenger numbers, and a 36% increase in cargo traffic. New routes were launched, and the fleet was expanded by 7 modern aircraft, bringing the total new aircraft to 19 within the year, despite a rise in operational expenses by about 69.5 million dinars. Despite the challenges, the company continued investing, allocating 30 million dinars to the expansion and modernization of the cargo terminal building, aiming to strengthen Jordan’s position as a hub for redistribution and logistics services in the region. This reflects the management’s strategic approach to positioning for a more resilient and growing future in the regional aviation market.