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Philippine Airlines to Order up to 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliner Jets

Boeing has today announced that Philippine Airlines has made a commitment to purchase up to 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets.  Once finalized, the order will include 15 Boeing 787-10s and purchase rights for five more.


Philippine Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Above Manila - Courtesy Boeing
Philippine Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Above Manila - Courtesy Boeing

On Monday (July 20, 2026), Boeing announced that Philippine Airlines (PAL), the national flag carrier of the Philippines, has committed to order up to 20 787 Dreamliner jets.  Once finalized, the agreement for 15 787-10 airplanes, with opportunity to purchase five more, will support Philippine Airlines’ fleet modernization and expansion plans.  The 787-10 will complement PAL’s fleet of 10 777 jets by expanding operational flexibility across the airline’s medium- and long-haul route network.  Delivering unmatched fuel efficiency with the lowest operating cost per seat of any widebody jet, the 787’s composite design delivers a 25 percent reduction in fuel use than the airplanes it typically replaces.


In Monday’s announcement, Philippine Airlines’ President and Chief Operating officer, Lucio C. Tan III, said,


“This investment manifests our confidence in the future of Philippine Airlines and the continued growth of air travel.  The Boeing 787-10 will strengthen our medium and long-haul fleet, allowing us to provide an even better travel experience for our customers while improving operational efficiency and supporting our long-term sustainability goals.  As Asia’s first and longest serving airline, we proudly celebrated our 85th anniversary earlier this year.  An equally meaningful milestone that we celebrate this year is 80 years of partnership between Philippine Airlines and Boeing.”


Also commenting on PAL’s 787 Dreamliner commitment, Boeing Commercial Airplane’s President and CEO, Stephanie Pope, said,


“Philippine Airlines’ selection of the 787 Dreamliner marks an important step forward in our partnership, one that spans 80 years.  We’re grateful for PAL’s trust in Boeing, and our team looks forward to delivering advanced-technology airplanes that deepen connections across the Philippines, Asia and beyond.”


As the largest variant of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner Family, the 787-10 can fly 300-375 passengers up to 7,500 nautical miles (13,890 km), enabling PAL to meet rising travel demand. Passengers travel in enhanced comfort with the 787’s design features, including the largest dimmable windows of any commercial jet, higher cabin humidity for less-dry air and technology that helps reduce turbulence for a smoother journey.




Source: Boeing / PRNewswire

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