Airbus A319 Corporate Jet (ACJ) — Aircraft Profile
A bespoke head-of-state cabin on a proven A320-family airliner — bedroom, lounge, dining and conference zones with true intercontinental reach.
Specification
- Manufacturer — Airbus
- Category — VIP Airliner
- Passengers — Up to 19
- Published range — 6,750 nm
- Cruise speed — 470 kts
- Baggage — stand-up cargo bay
- Cabin height — 7'4"
- Cabin width — 12'1"
Why clients choose it
- Stand-up cabin with airliner width
- Bedroom, lounge, dining and conference zones
- Non-stop intercontinental range
- Quiet, low-cabin-altitude environment
How the vip airliner class flies
VIP airliners are commercial airframes with bespoke private interiors: separate bedrooms, showers on some aircraft, conference and dining areas, and crew rest. They carry a large group intercontinentally with baggage that would defeat any business jet, and each interior is genuinely one of a kind.
They demand more from the ground: long runways, wide-body handling, sufficient ramp space and, at some airports, prior arrangement for a private wide-body arrival. Slots and permits are checked earlier in the planning cycle than for a business jet, which is why lead time matters on this class.
Reading the figures honestly
The 6,750 nm range quoted above is a published maximum: it assumes a defined payload, still air and standard conditions. Load every seat, add baggage, or fly into a strong headwind and the achievable sector shortens — sometimes enough to introduce a fuel stop. Cabin dimensions likewise describe the type rather than a particular aircraft, since operators refit interiors over an airframe's life.
Runway length, elevation, temperature and ramp handling at both ends are checked before an aircraft is offered, because those are the constraints that most often move a trip to a different airport or a different type.
Frequently asked questions
Does MEGA operate the Airbus A319 Corporate Jet (ACJ)?
No. Aircraft are operated by licensed third-party operators holding their own air operator certificates. Safety ratings such as ARGUS, IS-BAO or Wyvern are held by the relevant operator, and applicability varies by aircraft and operator.
Can I request the Airbus A319 Corporate Jet (ACJ) specifically?
You can, and the desk will look for one. Whether a specific type can be placed on a trip depends on where an aircraft is positioned, crew duty limits and the operator's approvals for the airports and airspace involved. Where none is available, the closest equivalent in the same class is offered instead.
What does a quote include?
Positioning, crew, handling, standard catering and applicable fees are priced into one figure per trip after the routing is checked against the actual aircraft and date. No rate is published here, because an honest number depends on the aircraft, the routing and the day.
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