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Philippine Airlines takes delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000

Philippine Airlines becomes the 10th airline worldwide to operate the largest version of the A350. The aircraft, configured in a three-class layout with 382 seats, will open a new chapter in Philippine Airlines’ long haul operations across the Pacific.

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This delivery marks the first of 9 A350-1000s that Philippine Airlines will receive as part of its fleet expansion programme. The new aircraft will join the airline’s existing A350-900s already in service to expand routes to the US. The addition of the A350-1000 further strengthens the airline’s widebody fleet strategy to grow long-haul capacity while enhancing overall travel experience and operational reliability.

At the end of November 2025, the A350 Family had won nearly 1,500 orders from 66 customers worldwide.