What Happened
Airline Commits To More Widebodies For Future Growth
Philippine Airlines has expanded its commitment to the Airbus A350-1000, signing a memorandum of understanding for 9 additional aircraft, with purchase rights for 5 more. The airline aims to cover its future medium- and long-haul requirements with the A350-1000 and previously announced Boeing 787-10s. Deliveries are tentatively scheduled for 2032-34, and the new aircraft will eventually replace Philippine Airlines’ A330 and 777 fleets. The airline’s decision to pass on the A330neo was driven by its assessment that larger aircraft are more economical, as reported by Aviation Week.