Report: Philippine Airlines to Place First Order With Boeing Since 2007

The carrier is considering a mix of 787s and A350s.

A Philippine Airlines Boeing 777-300ER
A Philippine Airlines Boeing 777-300ER. (Photo: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson)
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Key Takeaways:

  • Philippine Airlines (PAL) is reportedly preparing to place its first order with Boeing in almost 20 years.
  • The airline is expected to order 10 Boeing 787s and 10 Airbus A350s to modernize and expand its fleet.
  • While not yet finalized, an announcement for the order is anticipated during the Farnborough International Airshow starting July 20.
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Philippine Airlines is preparing to place its first order with Boeing in almost 20 years, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.

Citing unnamed officials with knowledge of the matter, the financial news outlet said PAL will likely order 10 Boeing 787s and 10 Airbus A350s as it seeks to grow and modernize its fleet.

The airline has not yet announced any new orders, and a top official, Chief Operating Officer Carlu Fernandez, told Insider PH that plans have not been finalized.

Bloomberg reported that PAL and Boeing will likely announce the order during the Farnborough International Airshow in the U.K., which starts July 20.

PAL’s current fleet consists mostly of Airbus aircraft, including A321s, A330s, and A350s. It also operates the 777-300ER.

Zach Vasile

Zach Vasile is a writer and editor covering news in all aspects of commercial aviation. He has reported for and contributed to the Manchester Journal Inquirer, the Hartford Business Journal, the Charlotte Observer, and the Washington Examiner, with his area of focus being the intersection of business and government policy.
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