Philippine Airlines Orders Up to 20 Boeing 787-10s, Its First Boeing Deal Since 2007
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Updated · One Mile at a Time · Jul 20
Philippine Airlines Orders Up to 20 Boeing 787-10s, Its First Boeing Deal Since 2007
3 articles · Updated · One Mile at a Time · Jul 20
Summary
15 firm 787-10 orders plus five options were set out in a new Philippine Airlines memorandum with Boeing, with deliveries expected from 2031 to 2034.
The carrier said the widebodies will modernize its medium- and long-haul fleet, improve operating efficiency and support growth as it seeks a stronger global network.
The 787-10 gives PAL Boeing’s largest Dreamliner variant, whose lower per-seat costs suit the Philippines’ high-volume market and can now reach some North America routes from Manila.
The deal marks Philippine Airlines’ first Boeing aircraft order since 2007 after years of leaning toward Airbus; its current 51-aircraft fleet includes 10 Boeing 777-300ERs, 11 A330-300s and four A350s.