# Philippine Airlines fleet modernization

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/philippine-airlines-fleet-modernization
> Updated: 2026-11-05T23:13:15.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Philippine Airlines has begun deploying its Airbus A350-1000 aircraft on a daily basis for the Manila to San Francisco route to meet year-end travel demand. While the aircraft offers increased capacity and improved fuel efficiency, some passenger reviews have noted inconsistencies regarding Wi-Fi functionality and crew attentiveness.

Following this deployment, the carrier finalized agreements with Airbus and Rolls-Royce to acquire nine additional A350-1000 aircraft, bringing its total commitment for this model to 18 units. This expansion, which includes purchase rights for five more aircraft and Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, is part of a long-haul fleet modernization program to support international growth on transpacific routes to North America.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-05: Philippine Airlines orders nine additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft

Philippine Airlines has finalized an order for nine additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft to expand its long-haul fleet and support nonstop routes to North America.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/philippine-airlines-orders-nine-additional-airbus-a350-1000-aircraft

### 2026-10-30: Philippine Airlines deploys Airbus A350-1000 daily on Manila to San Francisco route

Philippine Airlines has launched daily Airbus A350-1000 service between Manila and San Francisco to meet year-end travel demand.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/philippine-airlines-deploys-airbus-a350-1000-daily-on-manila-to-san-francisco-route

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Cite as: Philippine Airlines fleet modernization. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/philippine-airlines-fleet-modernization