Overview
- The first jet, registered RP-C3510, was handed over in Toulouse and arrived in Manila on December 20, making PAL the 10th operator of the type worldwide.
- Configured with 382 seats across three classes, the aircraft includes 42 business, 24 premium economy and 316 economy seats in a 10‑abreast 3‑4‑3 layout.
- PAL plans to deploy the A350-1000 on transpacific routes to expand nonstop service to major destinations in the United States and Canada.
- The delivery is the first of nine A350-1000s due to join the fleet by 2028, complementing PAL’s existing A350-900 aircraft on long-haul missions.
- Powered by Rolls‑Royce Trent XWB‑97 engines, the A350‑1000 offers manufacturer‑cited efficiency gains of about 25% in fuel burn and CO2 versus previous‑generation jets.