Philippine Airlines Orders Nine More Airbus A350-1000s
The deal expands PAL’s long-haul fleet as the airline seeks more efficient aircraft for transpacific routes and premium international traffic.
- On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, Philippine Airlines signed a memorandum of understanding at the Farnborough International Airshow to acquire nine Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, with purchase rights for five additional jets.
- This agreement follows a major deal announced Monday, where the airline ordered 15 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, marking its first order for Boeing jets in more than 20 years.
- Airbus Executive Vice President of Sales Benoît de Saint-Exupéry called the A350-1000 the "perfect platform" for Philippine Airlines to bolster its competitive position in high-demand transpacific markets.
- The incoming fleet will feature a premium three-class layout, including Business Class suites with privacy doors, with deliveries for this second batch scheduled between 2034 and 2036.
- These purchases continue the carrier's broader network rebuilding following its emergence from U.S. Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2021 and recent plans to join the oneworld Alliance.
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Rolls-Royce deepens PAL engine partnership
Rolls-Royce has signed a memorandum of understanding with Philippine Airlines for 18 Trent XWB-97 engines to power nine Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The agreement also includes engines for up to five additional aircraft covered by PAL’s purchase rights, giving the airline flexibility to support future growth. Rolls-Royce has also signed a proposal for its TotalCare service, […]
Philippine Airlines orders nine Airbus A350 jets, with rights for five more
Philippine Airlines ordered nine Airbus A350 widebody jets on Tuesday and secured rights for five more, a day after it placed an order for 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, in its push to expand long-haul services.
Airbus informed that Philippine Airlines has signed an agreement covering applications for nine long-haul aircraft A350-1000. Exclusive to subscribers. To have full access, access the link of the material and register.
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