Philippine Airlines takes delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000
Philippine Airlines
The A350 aircraft is already able to operate with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Airbus is targeting to have its aircraft up to 100% SAF capable by 2030.
Philippine Airlines has taken delivery of its first A350-1000, becoming the 10th airline worldwide to operate the largest version of the long-range leader.
The aircraft, configured in a premium three-class layout with 382 seats, will open a new chapter in Philippine Airlines’ long-haul operations across the Pacific. The A350-1000’s advanced efficiency will enable the national carrier to expand its transpacific network with non-stop services to major destinations in North America.
This delivery marks the first of nine 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.
