Philippine Airlines (PR, Manila Ninoy Aquino International) launched its first A321-200 operations with effect from Friday, August 9. The Filipino carrier's first A321, RP-C9901 (cn 5715), is currently being used on domestic flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino International to Cebu and Davao with further routes likely to be added in the fullness of time. The aircraft is the first of forty-four on order.