PAL Orders More A35k

21 July 2026

FARNBOROUGH, UNITED KINGDOM — Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for the acquisition of nine (9) additional A350-1000 aircraft, with purchase rights for five more frames, for the airlines long-haul growth and fleet modernization.

The airline expects scheduled delivery for the second batch of Airbus A350-1000 orders in 2034 until 2036.

The agreement was announced during the Farnborough International Airshow by Lucio C. Tan III, President and Chief Operating Officer of PAL Holdings, Inc., Richard Nuttall, President of Philippine Airlines, together with Lars Wagner, CEO of the Commercial Aircraft business at Airbus and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Executive Vice President Sales of Airbus Commercial Aircraft.

The new order will increase PAL's A350-1000 fleet to 18 frames, and position the aircraft as the airline's flagship for long-haul operations. 

“The A350-1000 will continue to define the future of our international operations for many years to come,” said Lucio C. Tan III.

PAL currently operates two Airbus A350-1000 with three more coming to the fleet this year. Four more are expected to be delivered by 2028.

“We are proud that PAL is strongly expanding its A350-1000 flagship fleet, flying the flag of the Philippines across the world,” said Benoît de Saint-Exupéry. 

The purchase rights for five additional aircraft provide PAL with flexibility to support future fleet requirements and market opportunities.

PAL Orders B787-10

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. 

Delta Returns To MNL

 19 July 2026

US carrier Delta Airlines (DAL) is returning to the Philippines as it resumes flight this time flying direct Los Angeles – Manila route and vice versa beginning March 28, 2027 thrice a week with Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

DAL flight will increase to daily flight two months later from 07 June 2027 and aircraft upgrade to A350-1000 beginning October 2027. It is scheduled to fly twice daily flight beginning northern summer of 2028. 

The schedule for next year is listed in the GDS as follows:
DL119 LAX2350 – 0530+2MNL 359 357
DL180 MNL0740 – 0605LAX 359 247 

Delta Airlines last flew to Manila via Incheon in South Korea until January 2021 at the height of the covid19 pandemic..

CRK Envisioned to be PH First Aeroport City

 15 July 2026

Clark International Airport operator Luzon International Premiere Airport Development Corp. (LIPAD) is planning to put up a 759-hectare aviation, logistics, and  business hub, with a master plan due by yearend as it seeks to transform the airport into a broader  economic gateway.

LIPAD has tapped infrastructure consulting firm AECOM to develop the master plan for the Clark AeroDistrict, which will expand the airport beyond passenger operations by integrating aviation, logistics, business, and  investment activities within the Clark Freeport Zone.

“Clark International Airport has always been more than an airport. It is a gateway that connects people, businesses, and opportunities. We want Clark to become a leading hub for aviation, logistics, business, and investment, while helping drive economic growth for the country,” LIPAD President and Chief Executive Officer Noel F. Manankil said on Tuesday. 

The master plan is expected to be completed by the end of the year, while development of the Clark AeroDistrict is targeted to be completed within five years, Mr. Manankil said.

Mr. Manankil further said the master plan would be implemented in four phases covering a maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) facility, general aviation and freight services, a cargo facility, and a passenger terminal facility.

A key component of the development is the 130-hectare Cargo City, which is intended to accommodate existing and emerging logistics players.

“The development offers scalable, investment-ready infrastructure that will strengthen supply chains and improve the movement of goods across domestic and international markets,” LIPAD said.

The company said cargo operations have continued to expand. Cargo flights rose 31% year on year to 752 in June, driven by 694 international cargo flights and 52 domestic cargo flights.

For the first six months of the year, cargo flights increased 27% to 3,947 from the comparable period a year earlier.

Cargo throughput rose 10% year on year to 48,655 metric tons, with international cargo accounting for 47,134 metric tons, or 97% of the total volume during the period.

Mr. Manankil said LIPAD is exploring a public-private partnership or joint venture structure for the project.

Meanwhile, LIPAD lowered its passenger traffic target for the year to 3.1 million from 3.3 million after the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran pushed up jet fuel prices, prompting airlines to reduce flight frequencies.

Passenger traffic at Clark International Airport reached 1.64 million in the first half, driven by international travel.

International passenger traffic declined 5% year on year to 879,990, while domestic passenger traffic rose 24% to 758,328 following the transfer of turboprop operations to Clark, Mr. Manankil said.

LIPAD is a consortium composed of Filinvest Development Corp., JG Summit Holdings, Inc., Philippine Airport Ground Support Services, Inc., and Changi Airports Philippines (I) Pte. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Changi Airports International. The consortium took over the operations and maintenance of Clark International Airport in 2019.