- Philippine Airlines signed an MoU for nine A350-1000s at Farnborough.
- The order doubles PAL’s A350-1000 commitment to 18 aircraft.
- The A350-1000 will link Manila with destinations in North America.
- The aircraft will be configured with 42 Business Class suites, 24 Premium Economy and 316 Economy seats.
- The A350 Family has won 1,595 firm orders from 68 customers.
Philippine Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for nine A350-1000 widebody aircraft at the Farnborough Air Show. The order doubles the airline’s total orders for the A350-1000 to 18 aircraft, with the first two delivered this year. The A350-1000 will be designated as the carrier’s new flagship, enabling PAL to further develop its long-haul network, primarily linking Manila with destinations in North America.
Lucio C. Tan III, President of PAL Holdings, stated the A350-1000 will define the future of international operations for many years to come. He stated the aircraft’s range, fuel efficiency, reliability, and passenger comfort had expanded the airline’s reach across North America. Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales, stated the agreement marks an important milestone in deepening the partnership with Philippine Airlines.
The A350-1000 will be configured with 382 passengers in a three-class layout, including 42 suites in Business Class with privacy doors and fully flat beds, 24 seats in Premium Economy and 316 seats in Economy. The A350 Family has won 1,595 firm orders from 68 customers worldwide.
Lucio C. Tan III, President of PAL Holdings, shared, “The A350-1000 will continue to define the future of our international operations for many years to come.”
Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales, shared, “This agreement marks an important milestone in deepening our partnership with Philippine Airlines.”
