Philippine Airlines (PR, Manila Ninoy Aquino International) has firmed an order for nine additional A350-1000s from Airbus, with purchase rights for five more, bringing its total commitment for the type to 18 aircraft. The agreement, signed on November 5, 2026, finalises an MoU announced at the Farnborough Airshow in July, as previously reported by ch-aviation. The carrier has also finalised an agreement with Rolls-Royce for Trent XWB-97 engines and TotalCare maintenance support. Deliveries of the additional aircraft are scheduled between 2034 and 2036.

ch-aviation data shows the flag carrier currently operates four A350-1000s, delivered under its original 2023 order for nine aircraft, alongside two A350-900s, ten A330-300s, and ten B777-300ERs as part of its widebody fleet. Additionally, the carrier has commitments for up to twenty B787-10s.