India, July 21 -- Airbus SE (EADSY.PK,EADSF.PK,AIR.MC,AIR.MI,AIR.PA,AIR.DE), on Tuesday announced that Philippine Airlines signed a memorandum of understanding for nine A350-1000 widebody aircraft.
The company said that once finalized, the agreement will double the carrier's total orders for the model to 18 aircraft.
The airline said the A350-1000 will support the expansion of its long-haul network, primarily connecting Manila with destinations in North America, including nonstop services to cities on the U.S. East Coast and Canada.
Philippine Airlines has already taken delivery of the first two A350-1000 aircraft this year and designated the model as its new flagship aircraft.
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