Philippine Airlines offers preview of 1st A350 at Airbus FAL ahead of delivery
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has offered a preview of the first of its nine Airbus A350-1000 aircraft at the Airbus headquarters and facility in Toulouse.
Once completed, the A350 will serve as PAL’s flagship aircraft for long-haul routes. It will feature a three-class cabin with 382 seats in total. An additional eight A350-1000s are slated for production and eventual delivery to the Philippine flag carrier between 2026 to 2028.
PAL said its first A350-1000 will open a new chapter in the development of its transpacific long-haul operations. Fitted with Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, the aircraft flies with a range of up to 16,100 kilometers (8,700 miles), offering ultra-long-range connectivity with improved fuel efficiency and reduced carbon emissions.
“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,” PAL President Richard Nuttall said in a statement.
The aircraft’s five main sections, which include the nose, forward fuselage, center fuselage, rear section, and wings, are currently being assembled with allowance for electricity, water, and air systems. These sections, upon assembly, will be shipped to the final assembly line, where the aircraft will be fitted with advanced onboard systems, ducts, and control cables.
“We selected the A350-1000 because it will provide us with the flexibility to balance demand with capacity. The new-generation aircraft are central to responding to the demands of our growing market, regionally and internationally,” said PAL Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer, Carlos Luis Fernandez.
Philippine Airlines has 79 planes currently in service. As well as the nine A350-1000s, PAL expects to receive 13 brand new units of A321neo regional jets starting in 2026.
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