Philippine Airlines increases Boeing order

Philippine Airlines has increased its fleet plans for Boeing 777-300ERs to a total of six airplanes with a new order for two of the popular twinjets. The order is an exercise of purchase rights disclosed in March when PAL placed an order for two 777-300ERs. The two new airplanes have a list price value of about US $500 million.

In addition, PAL has an agreement in place to lease two 777-300ERs from GE Commercial Aviation Services.

"Our future fleet of Boeing 777-300ERs will allow PAL to provide the best in passenger service to the United States, while providing increased efficiency in our operations," said Jaime J. Bautista, president of Philippine Airlines. "Also, I am certain that our passengers will appreciate the world-class interior comfort and amenities of the 777-300ER."

PAL, the national flag carrier of the Philippines, conducted its first flight March 15, 1941, and has been operating longer than any other airline in Asia. It has a modern fleet and a route network that spans 24 foreign cities and 18 domestic destinations.

The fuel-efficient 777-300ER long-range twin-engine jetliner is capable of carrying approximately 365 passengers in Philippine Airlines' two-class configuration, with a maximum range of 7,930 nautical miles (14,685 kilometers).

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