2009 sales
As of November 2009, more than 160 Airbus corporate jets had been sold worldwide – comprising over 100 A318 Elites, ACJs and A320 Prestiges, plus approximately 50 VIP and government widebodies.
ACJ Family sales
Airbus ACJ Family aircraft have surpassed the 150 total sales milestone and now fly on every continent, including Antarctica.
Airbus offers a complete range of aircraft for corporate, VIP and government aviation - from its A318 Elite, Airbus Corporate Jetliner (ACJ) and A320 Prestige to the widebody A330 A340, A350 XWB and the A380.
The Airbus Corporate Jetliner (ACJ) Family was launched in 1997, and is the most spacious and modern corporate/VIP jet group in its class. With the capability to fly short-range, medium-haul and intercontinental routes with unbeatable comfort and excellent reliability, the ACJ Family offers companies, individuals and governments a powerful tool to make the best use of their time.
This family consists of the A319 Airbus Corporate Jet, which typically accommodates 19 to 50 passengers. The longer-fuselage A320 Prestige carries 30 passengers in unparalleled comfort, while the smallest member – the A318 Elite – is an affordable alternative for customers whose needs can be fulfilled with a shorter cabin and less range, and has cabin layouts to seat 14 and 18 passengers.
For VVIP, governments and other customers requiring the ultimate in space and long-distance flights, Airbus offers versions of its A330, A340, A350 and A380 widebody jetliners.
The twin-engine A330 Prestige accommodates from 60 to 90 passengers with an excellent operating range, while the four-engine A340-500 Prestige offers a global reach while carrying 70 passengers. Joining the line-up is Airbus’ newest aircraft, the A350 XWB, which also has been ordered in a VIP configuration.
For the most demanding top-end VVIP requirements, the A380 – accommodates 120 passengers in luxury and with intercontinental range aboard the 21st century Airbus flagship jetliner.
A website dedicated to the growing ranks of Airbus corporate jets and VIP pilots is now available in the secure area of the AirbusWorld customer portal.
Airbus' Corporate Jetliner offers a wider, more spacious cabin for the money, providing excellent flexibility to create comfortable and functional interior layouts for private, government and corporate operators.