Philippine Airlines has taken delivery of its 10^th Boeing 777-300ER.

“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, president and chief operating officer of Philippine Airlines. “While we already have eight 777s serving the West Coast, the incoming units will also augment other trans-Pacific flights. 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.”

The aircraft is on lease from Avation PLC.

“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. “We’re confident this airplane will complement our regional and single-aisle fleet and help Avation continue to grow as a full-service commercial aircraft lessor.”

Philippine Airlines also took delivery of its ninth 777-300ER earlier in the week.

“Boeing and Philippine Airlines have been strong partners for decades and it is a special occasion today as we deliver their 10^th 777-300ER,” said Dinesh Keskar, senior vice president of Asia-Pacific and India sales at 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.”

Philippine Airlines received its first 777-300ER in 2009.