The first Airbus A350-900 jet of Philippine Airlines touches down at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport July 15 to a water salute welcome after a 13-hour non-stop flight from Blagnac Airbus Delivery Center, Toulouse, France, carrying PAL officials (led by PAL President Jaime J. Bautista) and Philippine media. The ultra long-range jet – fitted with luxurious cabin amenities –will fly non-stop to New York starting October 2018.