Philippine Airlines has boosted its long-haul fleet with the arrival of a new B777-300ER aircraft. The first of four leased from Intrepid Aviation, the new twin-aisle aircraft will be primarily deployed on the airline’s trans-Pacific routes to North America. PAL expects to welcome another B777 from Intrepid Aviation before the end of 2016. The national carrier is planning to further bolster its long-haul fleet in the coming years, with the delivery of six A350s due to commence in 2018. “We are … [Read more...] about Philippine Airlines' new B777-300ER to go trans-Pacific
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Philippine Airlines’ new B777-300ER to go trans-Pacific
Philippine Airlines has boosted its long-haul fleet with the arrival of a new B777-300ER aircraft. The first of four leased from Intrepid Aviation, the new twin-aisle aircraft will be primarily deployed on the airline’s trans-Pacific routes to North America. PAL expects to welcome another B777 from Intrepid Aviation before the end of 2016. The national carrier is planning to further bolster its long-haul fleet in the coming years, with the delivery of six A350s due to commence in 2018. “We … [Read more...] about Philippine Airlines’ new B777-300ER to go trans-Pacific
Philippine Airlines finalises order for six A350-900 XWBs
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has finalised a purchase agreement with Airbus covering the firm order of six A350-900s, plus six options. The contract firms up a Memorandum of Understanding announced earlier this year during the Singapore Airshow. The A350 XWB will become the flagship of PAL’s future long haul fleet and will be operated on non-stop flights to the US, as well as on services to new destinations in Europe. "We are pleased to finalise this important order and are now defining the … [Read more...] about Philippine Airlines finalises order for six A350-900 XWBs
PAL eyes major European expansion with coming A350s
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is planning to expand its European network in the coming years, including the launch of direct flights to Paris and Rome once the carrier takes delivery of six new A350 aircraft from 2018. The carrier recently placed the A350-900 order as part of its long-haul refleeting plan to replace its ageing A340s and is also scheduled to take delivery of two more B777-300ERs this year. PAL president & chief operating officer, Jaime J. Bautista, told media that several … [Read more...] about PAL eyes major European expansion with coming A350s
Philippine Airlines selects A350 XWB for long haul fleet
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus for the order of six A350-900s, with another six purchase options. The news was announced today at the Singapore Airshow by Jaime J. Bautista, president & COO of Philippine Airlines and Fabrice Brégier, president & CEO of Airbus, but no delivery dates were given. The carrier will operate the aircraft on non-stop flights from Manila to the US west coast and New York, as well as on services to new … [Read more...] about Philippine Airlines selects A350 XWB for long haul fleet
PAL confirms looking to buy dozen B787s or A350s
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has confirmed it is in talks with Airbus and Boeing to buy as many as 12 wide-body aircraft and will decide on the purchase before the end of the year, the flag carrier's president Jaime Bautista told Reuters, recently. PAL in August had said it was planning to buy eight planes, but Bautista said the amount had increased to cater to growing demand for long-haul flights to the US and Europe. PAL will put firm orders for six aircraft worth around US$1 billion for … [Read more...] about PAL confirms looking to buy dozen B787s or A350s