Philippine Airlines Orders Boeing 787-10, As Part Of Major Fleet Renewal
Philippine Airlines has launched a major fleet renewal, placing multi-billion dollar orders for both Boeing 787 Dreamliners and Airbus A350-1000s.
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Philippine Airlines is moving forward with a significant expansion of its long-haul fleet. The carrier has signed for 15 Boeing 787-10 jets, with purchase rights for an additional five, marking the airline’s first order with Boeing in two decades. Simultaneously, the company has committed to purchasing nine additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft.
Coverage from outlets including Reuters, Bloomberg, and Forbes highlights this strategy as a core component of the airline's broader fleet renewal program. The announcements were confirmed during the second day of the 2026 Farnborough Air Show, with official statements issued by both the carrier and The Boeing Company. Observers are looking toward the integration phase of these new aircraft into the existing Philippine Airlines network.
Further details regarding delivery timelines and the specific configuration of the newly ordered jets remain to be clarified in future company statements.
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Coverage (8)
- Farnborough Air Show 2026: Day 2 Digest Economy Class & Beyond - · 47d ago
- Breaking: Philippine Airlines Follows Up Boeing 787 Order With Nine More Airbus A350-1000s Simple Flying · 47d ago
- Boeing and Philippine Airlines Announce Commitment for up to 20 787 Dreamliner Jets The Boeing Company · 47d ago
- Boeing Wins First Philippine Airlines Order in Two Decades Bloomberg.com · 47d ago
- Philippine Airlines signs for 15 Boeing 787s, with rights for five more Reuters · 47d ago
- Billionaire Lucio Tan’s Philippine Airlines Orders Up To 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliners Forbes · 47d ago
- Boeing and Philippine Airlines Announce Commitment for up to 20 787 Dreamliner Jets Boeing Newsroom · 47d ago
- Philippine Airlines Orders Boeing 787-10, As Part Of Major Fleet Renewal One Mile at a Time · 47d ago
Questions people are asking
How many Boeing 787s did Philippine Airlines order?
The airline signed for 15 Boeing 787-10 jets, with purchase rights for an additional five.
What other aircraft is the airline adding to its fleet?
Philippine Airlines has also ordered nine additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft.
Where were these fleet commitments announced?
The orders were announced during the 2026 Farnborough Air Show.
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