Qatar Airways has launched Boeing 787 operations to Clark International Airport in the Philippines.

The daily 787-8 replaces the Airbus A330-200 which used to fly the route.

“We are delighted to be the first carrier to fly the state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Clark International Airport,” said Akbar Al Baker, chief executive of the Qatar Airways Group. “The Boeing Dreamliner aircraft is one of the flagship aeroplanes in our fleet today and its introduction to Clark International Airport reaffirms our commitment to the Philippines market.”

Qatar Airways also flies twice-daily 777-300ERs to Manila, approximately 90km to the southeast.

The airline’s fleet includes 30 787-8s, and has 30 787-9s on order.