Singapore Airshow News
Philippine Airlines taps Airbus for densification of fleet
February 18th 2022
Airbus will undertake cabin modification work to increase seats on 15 Philippine Airlines (PAL) aircraft - 11 A320s, two A330-300s and two A350-900s – in a cabin modification agreement signed at the airshow. Read More » As part of PAL's fleet restructuring plans, the A320s will be equipped with 24 extra seats to lift the total seat count to 180 on the type. The A330-300s seat numbers will rise by 50 to 359 and the A350-900s will be able accommodate 313 passengers with the addition of 18 more seats. “Philippine Airlines believes that as we exit the pandemic our fleet restructuring strategy will help us to better adapt to changing market situations and ensure we are well positioned for recovery,” PAL chief financial officer, Nilo Thaddeus Rodriguez, said. PAL also has extended its flight hour services agreement with Airbus to cover 39 aircraft, up from two aircraft previously.
