Boeing, Avation PLC deliver Philippine Airlines’ 10th 777-300ER
15 December 2017
Philippine Airlines is in discussions with Boeing to acquire two new Boeing 777X aircraft. Boeing is reported to be pushing the 777X as a replacement for two of Philippine Airlines’ older 777-300ER aircraft. This would be welcome news for Boeing after it now seems like their 777X program will be delayed. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Boeing and leasing company Avation PLC celebrated the delivery of Avation’s first Boeing airliner, a 777-300ER (Extended Range), that will be leased and operated by Philippine Airlines.
This aircraft is the 10th 777-300ER for Philippines’ national carrier.
“The Boeing aircraft will serve our long-haul operations, a move designed to primarily enhance the total passenger travel experience and in-flight service delivery,” said Jaime Bautista, PAL president and chief operating officer. “While we already have eight 777s serving the West Coast, the incoming units will also augment other trans-pacific flights.” Bautista added that “the Boeing 777 is our flagship for long-haul operations. With its range and operational capability, the flag carrier will be at par with other full service carriers along the route.”
“We’re pleased our first twin-aisle delivery is a Boeing 777, the marquee aircraft in its class,” said Jeff Chatfield, executive chairman, Avation. “We’re confident this airliner will complement our regional and single-aisle fleet and help Avation continue to grow as a full-service commercial aircraft lessor.”
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Philippine Airlines took delivery of its ninth 777-300ER earlier in the week and will use the new aircraft primarily on routes from Manila to North America. The carrier will fly the 777-300ER directly from Everett, Washington to Vancouver, British Columbia where the airliner will enter revenue service to Manila.
“Boeing and Philippine Airlines have been strong partners for decades and it is a special occasion today as we deliver their 10th 777-300ER,” said Dinesh Keskar, senior vice president, Asia Pacific & India Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “The 777 continues to outperform by all measures, providing exceptional value to our airline and leasing customers. There is no better testament to this than Philippine Airlines’ confidence in its new 777-300 by putting it directly into service with its flight from Vancouver to Manila.”
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The 777-300ER is equipped with the world’s most powerful GE90-115B commercial jet engine, and can seat up to 386 passengers in a three-class configuration with a maximum range of 7,825 nautical miles (14,490 kilometres).