Philippine Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000, becoming the 10th airline worldwide to operate the largest version of the long-range aircraft, according to an announcement. 

The plane, configured in a premium three-class layout with 382 seats, will open a new chapter in Philippine Airlines’ long-haul operations across the Pacific, according to the announcement. The A350-1000’s advanced efficiency, said the announcement, will enable the national carrier to expand its transpacific network with nonstop services to major destinations in North America.

This delivery marks the first of nine A350-1000s that Philippine Airlines will receive as part of its fleet expansion program. The new aircraft will join the airline’s existing A350-900s already in service to expand routes to the US. The addition of the A350-1000, said the announcement, further strengthens the airline’s widebody fleet strategy to grow long-haul capacity while enhancing overall travel experience and operational reliability.

As with all Airbus aircraft, the A350 aircraft is already able to operate with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), according to the announcement. Airbus is targeting to have its aircraft up to 100% SAF capable by 2030.

At the end of November 2025, the A350 family had won nearly 1,500 orders from 66 customers worldwide, according to the announcement.