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PAL adds A350‑1000, launches SF nonstop

Entities: Manila · Philippine Airlines · Justin Warby · Lucio Tan III · Davao City

Overview

In mid‑July 2026 Philippine Airlines began a three‑day flash sale for Australian travellers and confirmed a major wide‑body purchase. At the Farnborough International Airshow the carrier formalised an order for up to 20 Boeing 787‑10 Dreamliners and signed a memorandum of understanding for nine additional Airbus A350‑1000s, taking its A350‑1000 commitment to 18, with deliveries slated for 2034‑36. The 787‑10s are planned for medium‑ and long‑haul routes across Asia, Australia and the Middle East, while the A350‑1000s will enable nonstop flights to North America.

On 5 August 2026 PAL received its third A350‑1000 (registration RP‑C3512) at Manila Airport from Airbus, adding to a fleet of nine A350‑1000s ordered in 2023. Six more are scheduled for delivery by 2028, and options could raise the total to 23. The new jet inaugurated a nonstop Manila‑San Francisco service, operating three times weekly from 5 August and daily from September. The airline also operated special Manila‑Davao flights on 13 and 16 August for the 2026 Kadayawan Festival, showcasing its flagship wide‑body on a domestic route. Executives Lucio Tan III and Justin Warby highlighted the aircraft’s role in PAL’s long‑haul growth strategy and its participation in cultural celebrations.

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Philippine Airlines adds A350‑1000 to San Francisco and Davao routes

    Philippine Airlines received its third A350‑1000, set to start Manila‑San Francisco flights in August and run special Manila‑Davao services for the 2026 Kadayawan Festival.

  2. 10 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Philippine Airlines orders Boeing 787-10s and Airbus A350-1000s at Farnborough

    Philippine Airlines will add 15 Boeing 787‑10s and 9 Airbus A350‑1000s (total 18 A350s) with new engine deals, targeting long‑haul Manila‑US routes and expanding its fleet through 2036.

  3. 13 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    Philippine Airlines orders up to 20 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners and selects GE GEnx engines

    Philippine Airlines orders up to 20 Boeing 787-10s, picks GE GEnx engines, and adds nine Airbus A350-1000s, expanding its long‑haul fleet.

  4. 21 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Philippine Airlines launches Australian flash sale as it finalizes widebody jet orders

    Philippine Airlines offers Australian travelers up to 35% off fares in a three‑day flash sale and is reportedly set to order 15 Boeing 787‑10 Dreamliners and nine Airbus A350‑1000s at the Farnborough Airshow.

Sources

aerotime.aero · aircargoweek.com · airnewstimes.com · airway.com.br · aviacionnews.com · avioblog.it · business.inquirer.net · cnpem.br · dubaiofw.com · finanzen.ch · gulfnews.com · indiastrategic.in · k95country.com · md80.it · mindanaotimes.com.ph · peoplestonightonline.com · rynek-lotniczy.pl · theinfostride.com · travelweekly.com.au · whatson.ae