Philippine Airways (PAL) has welcomed the arrival of its second Airbus A350-1000 at Ninoy Aquino Worldwide Airport, marking one other main milestone within the nationwide service’s ongoing fleet modernization program.
The plane, which arrived in Manila at 5:18 p.m., follows the supply of PAL’s first A350-1000 in December 2025 and is a part of the airline’s order for 9 Airbus A350-1000 plane.
Philippine Airways stays the primary and solely airline in Southeast Asia to function the Airbus A350-1000.
Designed for long-haul flights, the A350-1000 delivers larger gasoline effectivity, operational reliability, passenger consolation and improved environmental efficiency, supporting PAL’s rising community between the Philippines and North America.
“As demand for worldwide journey continues to develop, this second Airbus A350-1000 will play an vital function in enhancing our long-haul flights and enhancing the general passenger expertise, whereas supporting the long-term modernization of Philippine Airways,” stated Richard Nuttall, president of Philippine Airways.
The arrival comes as PAL continues to construct on its operational momentum following its profitable restoration and transformation. In 2025, international aviation analytics firm Cirium acknowledged Philippine Airways because the #1 most punctual airline within the Asia-Pacific area.