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AIRBUS ACJ318
Airbus ACJ318: The Narrowbody Executive
The 2005 A318 Transformation
In 2005, Airbus introduced the ACJ318 — the business jet version of the A318 airliner. With 19 passengers in a VIP configuration, the ACJ318 offered airline reliability with executive luxury — the ultimate expression of "flying office".
Specifications That Combined Scale and Luxury
• Range: 7,778 km (4,200 nm) — transatlantic with reserves
• Speed: 850 km/h (459 knots) — Mach 0.80 cruise
• Capacity: 14 – 19 passengers in VIP configuration
• Cabin: 2.34 m width, 2.11 m height — narrowbody space
• Engines: CFM56-5B or PW6000 — airline reliability
The ACJ318 introduced airline support networks, global parts availability, and the familiarity of Airbus systems to the VIP market.
• Speed: 850 km/h (459 knots) — Mach 0.80 cruise
• Capacity: 14 – 19 passengers in VIP configuration
• Cabin: 2.34 m width, 2.11 m height — narrowbody space
• Engines: CFM56-5B or PW6000 — airline reliability
The ACJ318 introduced airline support networks, global parts availability, and the familiarity of Airbus systems to the VIP market.
The Market Today
Pre-owned Airbus ACJ318 aircraft trade between $25M and $40M — remarkable value for a 19-seat airliner. Operating costs: $8,000 – 12,000 per hour — the price of airline capability.
The Verdict
The Airbus ACJ318 is the aircraft that brought airline scale to business aviation. It offers A320 reliability with VIP customization.
For the buyer seeking an ACJ318, you're acquiring the narrowbody executive — the aircraft that says "airline" with "private" luxury.
For the buyer seeking an ACJ318, you're acquiring the narrowbody executive — the aircraft that says "airline" with "private" luxury.
AIRBUS ACJ318 OVERVIEW
AIRBUS ACJ318 ROUTE PERFOMANCE