Airbus Executive and Private Aviation
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Airbus Executive and Private Aviation is a producer of large corporate aircraft. It is a part of Airbus S.A.S., an EADS
company, and had a model range that parallels the commercial aircraft offered by the company, ranging from the A318 Elite to the double/triple-decked Airbus A380
Prestige. Following the entry of the 737 based Boeing Business Jet
, Airbus joined the business jet market with the A319 Corporate Jet in 1997. Although the term Airbus Corporate jet was initially used only for the A319CJ, it is now often used for all models, including the VIP widebodies. As of December 2008, 121 corporate and private jets are operating, 164 aircraft have been ordered, including an A380 Prestige and 107 A320 family Corporate Jet.
Narrow-Body Models
The ACJ family is based on the successful A320
family of aircraft and was based on the A319CJ. Today any version of the A320 is available as corporate jet with 180 minute ETOPS rating. Changes over the passenger versions include an increase in service ceiling to 41000 feet (12,496.8 m) and the use of a variable number of removable additional fuel tanks.
. It incorporates removable extra fuel tanks which are installed in the cargo compartment, and an increased service ceiling of 12,000 m giving a range of 6,500 nautical miles (12,000 km). Upon resale the aircraft can be reconfigured as a standard A319 by removing its extra tanks, thus maximizing its resale value. Certificated both European JAA
and American FAA, the A319LR and ACJ are the only business jets approved for public transport on both sides of the Atlantic.
The aircraft seats between 19 and 50 passengers but may be outfitted by the customers into any configuration. DC Aviation ,UB Group and Reliance Industries
are among its users. The A319CJ competes with the Boeing BBJ1, Gulfstream G550, and Bombardier Global Express
. Because of its wider fuselage diameter, it offers a roomier interior than its competitors. It is powered by the same engine types as the A320, either the CFM International CFM56
-5 or the V2527
.
The A319CJ is used by the Escadron de transport, d'entraînement et de calibrage
which is in charge of transportation for France's officials and was also ordered by the Flugbereitschaft of the Luftwaffe
for transportation of Germany's officials. Since 2003, an ACJ is a presidential aircraft of Armenia
, Brazil
, Italy
, Venezuela
, Thailand
, Czech Republic
, Turkey
and Malaysia.
Prestige is offered as a variant for passengers who want more interior space than the A319 offers. It has a passenger capacity of 30 and a range of 4,100 nmi (7,600 km) with two removable fuel tanks.
Wide-Body Models
The VIP widebodies are based on the A330
/A340
/A350
aircraft and the A380. Additional fuel tanks are expanding the range with most increase for the A330 Prestige.
Prestige offers space for 60 passengers with a range of 8300 nmi (15,371.6 km).
immune A340-300
Prestige offers a 7700 nmi (14,260.4 km) range for 75 passengers. It is powered by four CFM56-5C4/P engines, each rated at 151 kN thrust.
556 engines, each rated at 249 kN.
Airbus ACJ350
This new ultra-long range jet replaces the A330 and partly the A340, although it is limited as any other twinjet
s by extended twin-engined operations (ETOPS) regulations. Airbus is aiming to certify the A350 with 350min ETOPS capability upon service entry.
Airbus ACJ380-800
Officially, one executive variant of the Airbus A380
has been ordered. It has two full decks in the widest cabin as a standard, and as a unique feature even the cargo-deck is high enough to be partly usable as a third deck. Range is increased to 8900 nmi (16,482.8 km). According to unconfirmed information from a British tabloid, the version ordered by Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal
contains a conference room with holographic projectors, a concert hall, a garage, wellness and steam room as well as a lift to enter the plane and the three floors. Officially listed as "Prestige", it is often named "Flying Palace" even by Airbus.
EADS
The European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company N.V. is a global pan-European aerospace and defence corporation and a leading defence and military contractor worldwide...
company, and had a model range that parallels the commercial aircraft offered by the company, ranging from the A318 Elite to the double/triple-decked Airbus A380
Airbus A380
The Airbus A380 is a double-deck, wide-body, four-engine jet airliner manufactured by the European corporation Airbus, a subsidiary of EADS. It is the largest passenger airliner in the world. Due to its size, many airports had to modify and improve facilities to accommodate it...
Prestige. Following the entry of the 737 based Boeing Business Jet
Boeing Business Jet
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, Airbus joined the business jet market with the A319 Corporate Jet in 1997. Although the term Airbus Corporate jet was initially used only for the A319CJ, it is now often used for all models, including the VIP widebodies. As of December 2008, 121 corporate and private jets are operating, 164 aircraft have been ordered, including an A380 Prestige and 107 A320 family Corporate Jet.
Narrow-Body ModelsNarrow-body aircraftA narrow-body aircraft is an airliner with a fuselage aircraft cabin width typically of 3 to 4 metres , and airline seat arranged 2 to 6 abreast along a single aisle...
The ACJ family is based on the successful A320Airbus A320 family
The Airbus A320 family is a family of short- to medium-range, narrow-body, commercial passenger jet airliners manufactured by Airbus Industrie.Airbus was originally a consortium of European aerospace companies, and is now fully owned by EADS. Airbus's name has been Airbus SAS since 2001...
family of aircraft and was based on the A319CJ. Today any version of the A320 is available as corporate jet with 180 minute ETOPS rating. Changes over the passenger versions include an increase in service ceiling to 41000 feet (12,496.8 m) and the use of a variable number of removable additional fuel tanks.
Airbus ACJ318
The A318 Elite is based on the passenger A318. The smallest of the ACJ family, it is offered in passenger configurations between 14 and 18 passengers with a range of 4050 nmi (7,500.6 km).Airbus ACJ319
This is the corporate jet version of the A319Airbus A320 family
The Airbus A320 family is a family of short- to medium-range, narrow-body, commercial passenger jet airliners manufactured by Airbus Industrie.Airbus was originally a consortium of European aerospace companies, and is now fully owned by EADS. Airbus's name has been Airbus SAS since 2001...
. It incorporates removable extra fuel tanks which are installed in the cargo compartment, and an increased service ceiling of 12,000 m giving a range of 6,500 nautical miles (12,000 km). Upon resale the aircraft can be reconfigured as a standard A319 by removing its extra tanks, thus maximizing its resale value. Certificated both European JAA
Joint Aviation Authorities
The Joint Aviation Authorities, or JAA, was an associated body of the ECAC representing the civil aviation regulatory authorities of a number of European States who had agreed to co-operate in developing and implementing common safety regulatory standards and procedures...
and American FAA, the A319LR and ACJ are the only business jets approved for public transport on both sides of the Atlantic.
Reliance Industries
Reliance Industries Limited is an Indian conglomerate company headquartered at Mumbai, India. The company operates through three business segments: petrochemicals, refining, and oil and gas, other segment of the company includes textile, retail business, special economic zone development and...
are among its users. The A319CJ competes with the Boeing BBJ1, Gulfstream G550, and Bombardier Global Express
Bombardier Global Express
The Bombardier Global Express is an ultra long range corporate and VIP high speed jet aircraft produced by Bombardier Aerospace. The Bombardier Global 5000 is a slightly shorter version...
. Because of its wider fuselage diameter, it offers a roomier interior than its competitors. It is powered by the same engine types as the A320, either the CFM International CFM56
CFM International CFM56
The CFM International CFM56 series is a family of high-bypass turbofan aircraft engines made by CFM International , with a thrust range of . CFMI is a 50–50 joint-owned company of SNECMA, France and GE Aviation , USA. Both companies are responsible for producing components and each has its own...
-5 or the V2527
International Aero Engines V2500
The IAE V2500 is a two-shaft high-bypass turbofan engine which powers the Airbus A320 family , and the McDonnell Douglas MD-90. International Aero Engines is a consortium backed by four aero-engine manufacturers, formed in 1983 to produce the engine...
.
The A319CJ is used by the Escadron de transport, d'entraînement et de calibrage
Escadron de transport, d'entraînement et de calibrage
The Escadron de transport, d'entraînement et de calibration 00.065 is a unit of the French Air Force, under direct command of the Minister of Defence, in charge of the transportation of the President, the Prime Minister and other French government officials.-History:In July 1945, the GAEL The...
which is in charge of transportation for France's officials and was also ordered by the Flugbereitschaft of the Luftwaffe
Luftwaffe
Luftwaffe is a generic German term for an air force. It is also the official name for two of the four historic German air forces, the Wehrmacht air arm founded in 1935 and disbanded in 1946; and the current Bundeswehr air arm founded in 1956....
for transportation of Germany's officials. Since 2003, an ACJ is a presidential aircraft of Armenia
Armenia
Armenia , officially the Republic of Armenia , is a landlocked mountainous country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
, Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
, Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
, Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
, Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
and Malaysia.
Airbus ACJ320
The A320Airbus A320 family
The Airbus A320 family is a family of short- to medium-range, narrow-body, commercial passenger jet airliners manufactured by Airbus Industrie.Airbus was originally a consortium of European aerospace companies, and is now fully owned by EADS. Airbus's name has been Airbus SAS since 2001...
Prestige is offered as a variant for passengers who want more interior space than the A319 offers. It has a passenger capacity of 30 and a range of 4,100 nmi (7,600 km) with two removable fuel tanks.
Wide-Body ModelsWide-body aircraftA wide-body aircraft is a large airliner with two passenger aisles, also known as a widebody aircraft or twin-aisle aircraft. The typical fuselage diameter is . In the typical wide-body economy cabin, passengers are seated seven to ten abreast, allowing a total capacity of 200 to 850 passengers...
The VIP widebodies are based on the A330Airbus A330
The Airbus A330 is a wide-body twin-engine jet airliner made by Airbus, a division of EADS. Versions of the A330 have a range of and can accommodate up to 335 passengers in a two-class layout or carry of cargo....
/A340
Airbus A340
The Airbus A340 is a long-range four-engine wide-body commercial passenger jet airliner. Developed by Airbus Industrie,A consortium of European aerospace companies, Airbus is now fully owned by EADS and since 2001 has been known as Airbus SAS. a consortium of European aerospace companies, which is...
/A350
Airbus A350
The Airbus A350 is a family of long-range, wide-body jet airliners under development by European aircraft manufacturer Airbus.A consortium originally comprising European aerospace companies from the UK, France, Spain and West Germany, Airbus is now fully owned by EADS and since 2001 has been known...
aircraft and the A380. Additional fuel tanks are expanding the range with most increase for the A330 Prestige.
Airbus ACJ330-200
The A330-200Airbus A330
The Airbus A330 is a wide-body twin-engine jet airliner made by Airbus, a division of EADS. Versions of the A330 have a range of and can accommodate up to 335 passengers in a two-class layout or carry of cargo....
Prestige offers space for 60 passengers with a range of 8300 nmi (15,371.6 km).
Airbus ACJ340-300
Based on Airbus' first four engine design, the ETOPSETOPS/LROPS
ETOPS is an acronym for extended operations as re-defined by the US Federal Aviation Administration in 2007 . This rule allows twin-engined airliners to fly long-distance routes that were previously off-limits to twin-engined aircraft...
immune A340-300
Airbus A340
The Airbus A340 is a long-range four-engine wide-body commercial passenger jet airliner. Developed by Airbus Industrie,A consortium of European aerospace companies, Airbus is now fully owned by EADS and since 2001 has been known as Airbus SAS. a consortium of European aerospace companies, which is...
Prestige offers a 7700 nmi (14,260.4 km) range for 75 passengers. It is powered by four CFM56-5C4/P engines, each rated at 151 kN thrust.
Airbus ACJ340-500
As a longer range complement to the A340-300 Prestige, the A340-500 has a 10000 nmi (18,520 km) range as a result of having a higher fuel capacity and an updated wing with increased span and area. It carries 75 passengers and can link almost any imaginable city pair on the globe. It is powered by four Rolls-Royce TrentRolls-Royce Trent
Rolls-Royce Trent is the name given to a family of high bypass turbofan aircraft engines manufactured by Rolls-Royce plc. All are developments of the RB211 with thrust ratings of . Versions of the Trent are in service on the Airbus A330, A340, A380, Boeing 777, and 787, and variants are in...
556 engines, each rated at 249 kN.
Airbus ACJ340-600
A version of the A340-600 with range increased to 8500 nmi (15,742 km).Airbus ACJ350Airbus A350The Airbus A350 is a family of long-range, wide-body jet airliners under development by European aircraft manufacturer Airbus.A consortium originally comprising European aerospace companies from the UK, France, Spain and West Germany, Airbus is now fully owned by EADS and since 2001 has been known...
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This new ultra-long range jet replaces the A330 and partly the A340, although it is limited as any other twinjetTwinjet
A twinjet or twin jet is a jet aircraft powered by two engines. Such configuration of an aircraft is the most popular today for commercial airliners, for fighters, and many other kinds, because while offering safety from a single engine failure, it is also acceptably fuel-efficient.-Aircraft...
s by extended twin-engined operations (ETOPS) regulations. Airbus is aiming to certify the A350 with 350min ETOPS capability upon service entry.
Airbus ACJ380-800Airbus A380The Airbus A380 is a double-deck, wide-body, four-engine jet airliner manufactured by the European corporation Airbus, a subsidiary of EADS. It is the largest passenger airliner in the world. Due to its size, many airports had to modify and improve facilities to accommodate it...
"Flying Palace"
Officially, one executive variant of the Airbus A380Airbus A380
The Airbus A380 is a double-deck, wide-body, four-engine jet airliner manufactured by the European corporation Airbus, a subsidiary of EADS. It is the largest passenger airliner in the world. Due to its size, many airports had to modify and improve facilities to accommodate it...
has been ordered. It has two full decks in the widest cabin as a standard, and as a unique feature even the cargo-deck is high enough to be partly usable as a third deck. Range is increased to 8900 nmi (16,482.8 km). According to unconfirmed information from a British tabloid, the version ordered by Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal
Al-Waleed bin Talal
Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal is a Saudi Arabian billionaire and member of the Saudi royal family. He is the nephew of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia. An entrepreneur and international investor he has amassed a fortune through investments in real estate and the stock market.He is founder and CEO of...
contains a conference room with holographic projectors, a concert hall, a garage, wellness and steam room as well as a lift to enter the plane and the three floors. Officially listed as "Prestige", it is often named "Flying Palace" even by Airbus.