AMMAN -- Royal Jordanian plans will not be affected by the latest delay in initial deliveries of Boeing 787 'Dreamliner' aircraft, an RJ official said Monday.
On Friday, the Chicago-based Boeing said first 787 deliveries would be pushed back to the middle of the first quarter 2011. Dreamliner was supposed to enter service in 2008 but has suffered several setbacks due to parts shortages, redesign work and a greater reliance on suppliers.
This time, Boeing cited the nonavailability of a Rolls-Royce engine - needed for test flights this fall - as a reason for the delay.
RJ Media Director Basel Kilani told The Jordan Times yesterday that the national air carrier's delivery plans has not been affected by the recent delay.
Noting that RJ has placed an order to purchase......
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