The first of Philippine Airlines’ (PAL) nine Airbus A350-1000 aircraft is now on the production line at the Airbus Toulouse facility in France. These aircraft are crucial to the Philippine flag carrier’s modernisation programme.
An additional eight A350-1000s are slated for production and eventual delivery to PAL from 2026 to 2028.
PAL President Richard Nuttall said: “We’re set to take delivery of the plane in the fourth quarter of 2025. The fleet game-changer will significantly boost PAL’s passenger capacity and reinforce our commitment to delivering world-class service.”
The A350-1000s will facilitate PAL’s transpacific long-haul operations. Fitted with Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, the aircraft is able to accomplish ultra-long-range connectivity with improved fuel efficiency and reduced carbon emissions.
Each aircraft can accommodate 382 passengers in a three-class cabin configuration with distinct cabins allotted for Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy Class travellers.
PAL has 79 airplanes in service. In addition to the order of nine A350-1000s, PAL expects to receive 13 new A321neo regional jets starting in 2026.
