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Philippine Airlines Commits to A350
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus to acquire six A350-900s to support an ambitious five-year expansion plan.
Airbus got a boost yesterday when Philippine Airlines committed to six A350-900s, with options for six more.
Airbus got a boost yesterday when Philippine Airlines committed to six A350-900s, with options for six more.

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus to acquire six A350-900s to support an ambitious five-year expansion plan, starting with the launch of direct service between Manila and New York in two years. The $1.8 billion deal, announced here yesterday, includes another six purchase options and calls for first delivery in 2018. PAL now flies to New York from Manila via Vancouver. Other service would connect Manila with London and other points in continental Europe.