20 July 2026
FARNBOROUGH, PRNewswire-- Boeing and Philippine Airlines today announced the flag carrier has committed to order up to 20 787 Dreamliner jets.
Once finalized, the agreement for 15 787-10 airplanes, with opportunity to purchase five more, will support Philippine Airlines' fleet modernization and expansion plans.
Aircraft delivery schedule starts from October 2031 to 2034 and powered by two General Electric (GE) GEnx-1B engines.
"This investment manifests our confidence in the future of Philippine Airlines and the continued growth of air travel. The Boeing 787-10 will strengthen our medium and long-haul fleet, allowing us to provide an even better travel experience for our customers while improving operational efficiency and supporting our long-term sustainability goals," said Lucio C. Tan III, president and chief operating officer of PAL Holdings, Inc.
"Philippine Airlines' selection of the 787 Dreamliner marks an important step forward in our partnership, one that spans 80 years," said Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "
The 787-10 will complement PAL's longhaul fleet of Airbus A350-1000 jets by expanding operational flexibility across the airline's medium- and long-haul route network.
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