MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Airlines said that it welcomed on Wednesday, its third of nine of Airbus A350-1000 aircraft which was ordered back in 2023.
Registered as RP-C3512, the aircraft arrived in Manila from Airbus' delivery center in Toulouse, France, and will enter commercial service after completing the necessary regulatory and operational preparations.
The aircraft will make its debut on Philippine Airlines’ Manila–San Francisco route on Aug. 5, 2026, initially operating Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday before transitioning to daily flights in September.
Philippine Airlines said that the A350-1000 is its flagship aircraft for long-haul operations, and features its latest Business, Premium Economy and Economy Class cabins while delivering significantly improved fuel efficiency, lower carbon emissions and larger cargo capacity than previous-generation aircraft.
As it continues its fleet modernization and long-haul growth strategy, Philippine Airlines also announced orders for nine additional Airbus A350-1000s and 15 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, with options for five more of each aircraft type.
