LOOK: Philippine Airlines welcomes 5th Airbus A350-900

MANILA - Philippine Airlines on Thursday said it has received its fifth Airbus A350-900 dubbed as the "Love Bus."

In a statement, the flag carrier said officials welcomed the aircraft at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2 on Wednesday. 

The "kissmark" logo on the brand new A350-900 commemorates the 40-year partnership of PAL and plane-maker Airbus, the airline said. 

Philippine airlines said the first Love Bus started flying in December 1979. 

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