Philippine Airlines to receive eight A350-1000s and 13 A321neos from 2026
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Background ✨
The first of PAL's nine A350-1000s entered production at Airbus' Toulouse facility, with delivery expected in 4Q2025 to support the airline's trans-Pacific long haul growth, and eight more A350-1000s scheduled for delivery from 2026 to 20281. Delivery of the A321neo fleet has been delayed from 2026, with no firm date set, while the A321ceo retrofit programme is due for completion by 20272.