# Royal Jordanian Unveils New Collins Aerospace Elements Business Class on 787-9

_Apr 2 17:25_

Tags: Royal Jordanian, Collins Aerospace Elements, London, loyalty program, policy change, airline, program change

Royal Jordanian has delivered its first new Boeing 787-9 featuring the Collins Aerospace Elements business class seat, scheduled to enter service on April 7, 2026, starting with flights to London

## Summary

Royal Jordanian has taken delivery of its first new Boeing 787-9 (registration JY-RBA), which features a new business class cabin equipped with the Collins Aerospace Elements seat product. The airline plans to introduce this new product across its long-haul fleet, including retrofitting existing 787-8s in the future. The new aircraft is scheduled to enter service on April 7, 2026, initially operating flight RJ111 to London Heathrow (LHR). The Collins Aerospace Elements seat is a reverse herringbone configuration, similar to the product found in Starlux's A350 business class, offering an upgrade from the airline's current Collins Aerospace Diamond seats in the 787-8 fleet

## Why it matters

Affects Royal Jordanian loyalty members and route planners.

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/royal-jordanian-new-boeing-787-business-class) — Royal Jordanian Unveils Swanky New Boeing 787 Business Class

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