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 program. The new aircraft will join the airline’s existing A350-900s already in service to expand routes to the US.

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