The first brand-new , GECAS-leased Airbus A319-112s were delivered to and inaugurated by PAL and President Arroyo on October 20 , 2006 . It was the first aircraft in the airline 's history to offer AVOD-capable inflight entertainment on its Mabuhay Class cabin . In December , the airline initiated its wide-body re-fleeting program by signing a deal with Boeing for the purchase of two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to be delivered in 2009 , with an option for two more planes in 2011 . PAL also signed a separate agreement with GECAS to lease another two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft for delivery in 2010 . The purchase of the new 777-300ERs effectively cancelled previous orders for new 747-400s , ending the production of said aircraft . PAL later signed a memorandum of understanding that opens the way for the introduction of flights to the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing . Service to Chongqing began on March 14 , 2008 , while service to Chengdu commenced on March 18 , though the routes have been terminated after the 2008 Sichuan earthquake
2008 Sichuan earthquake
2008 Sichuan earthquake
History of Philippine Airlines