Philippine Airlines gets first twin-aisle Boeing 777-300ER from Avation PLC

December 18, 2017: Boeing and leasing company Avation PLC delivered its first Boeing airplane-a 777-300ER (Extended Range) that will be leased and operated by Philippine Airlines.

“The Boeing aircraft would serve our long-haul operations, a move designed to primarily enhance the overall passenger travel experience and in-flight service delivery,” said Jaime Bautista, president and COO of PAL Holdings.

“While we already have eight 777s serving the West Coast, the new aircraft will help augment other trans-pacific flights.” Bautista said.

He 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 airplane in its class,” said Jeff Chatfield, executive chairman of Avation PLC.

“We're confident that this airplane would complement our regional and single-aisle fleet and help Avation PLC continue to grow as a full-service commercial aircraft lessor,” he said.

Philippine Airlines took delivery of its ninth 777-300ER earlier in the week, and will use the new airplanes primarily on routes from Manila to North America. The carrier will fly the 777-300ER directly from Everett, Wash. to Vancouver, British Columbia where the airplanes 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 of 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,” he said.

The 777 is the world's most successful twin-engine, long-haul airplane. 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 kilometers).