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SriLankan Airlines orders six A330-300s and four A350-900s; Philippine Airlines adds third A350-1000 to long-haul fleet

SriLankan Airlines has committed to Airbus to purchase six A330-300s and four A350-900s in a USD2.9 billion deal at list prices. Separately, Philippine Airlines has taken delivery of its third Airbus A350-1000, RP-C3512, as it continues expanding long-haul capacity.

Discovered 2026-07-28T22:13:35.927175-07:00 | 2026-07-28T22:13:35.927175-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

Signals continued airline investment in Airbus widebody long-haul fleets, with SriLankan selecting both A330-300s and A350-900s in a USD2.9B list-price commitment.
Adds to the near-term delivery and fleet ramp picture: Philippine Airlines’ receipt of its third A350-1000 underscores ongoing A350 deployment momentum.
Together, the orders and deliveries affect OEM production planning, delivery slots, and fleet modernization timelines across two key long-haul variants (A330-300 and A350 family).

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