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Philippine Airlines and Etihad near major widebody order decisions: PR weighs A350-1000 vs B787 split; Etihad targets up to 100

Philippine Airlines is preparing a firm widebody order split between Boeing and Airbus, reportedly for about 10 B787s and 10 A350s, as it continues to scale A350-1000 deployment to additional North American cities. Meanwhile, Etihad Airways is negotiating what could be a record 2026 widebody purchase of up to 100 aircraft across Boeing and Airbus, with reports of another 10 additional 787s.

Discovered 2026-07-08T13:59:30.110701-07:00 | 2026-07-08T13:59:30.110701-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • These reported widebody order moves—Philippine Airlines’ expected B787/A350 split and Etihad’s potential up-to-100 widebody package plus possible 10 more 787s—can meaningfully shift aircraft demand and near-term production/launch-leverage at both Airbus and Boeing.
  • Etihad’s strategy points to a “benchmark” Middle East procurement centered on 2026 delivery horizons, affecting fleet planning, delivery slots, and competitive positioning among widebody programs.
  • Philippine Airlines’ continued A350-1000 rollout into more North American cities ties aircraft procurement to network growth, highlighting how widebody selection supports long-haul route expansion and flagship fleet changes.

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2026-07-08T13:59:30.110701-07:00
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