Airbus launched the neo (new engine option) variants of its Airbus Corporate Jet family, the ACJ319neo and ACJ320neo, both of which are base...
Both aircraft capitalise on the two latest generation engines, the CFM LEAP-1A and Pratt & Whitney PW1100G, now being flight tested for the A320 neo airliner, as well as Sharklets and improvements in cabin comfort and fuel capacity.
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The ACJ319neo will fly eight passengers 6,750nm/12,500 km, and the ACJ320neo 25 passengers 6,000nm/11,100 km, bringing even more city-pairs within nonstop range.
The wingtip-mounted Sharklets, which, in addition to increasing range, deliver a 16 per cent improvement in fuel efficiency on the ACJ320neo, compared with today’s ACJ320ceo. Sharklets also reduce noise and emissions.
Wings generate lift by creating high-pressure air underneath their surface and low-pressure air above it. At the wingtips, high-pressure air underneath the wing tries to join the low-pressure air on top, creating large swirls called vortices.
Surfaces at the wingtips, such as Sharklets, limit this airflow around the wingtips. This saves fuel by reducing drag, while also improving take-off and landing performance.
Airbus’ ACJneo Family will feature a lower cabin altitude (LCA), equivalent to an average of less than 6,400ft, delivering an atmosphere that is even closer to that experienced on the ground.
The Airbus ACJ319neo is offered with up to five additional centre tank's (ACTs) in its cargo-hold, allowing space for baggage underfloor – as well as on board. This matches the five ACTs that some of today’s ACJ319 operators currently utilise.
The ACJ320neo is now offered with up to four ACTs in its cargo-hold – two more than previously offered. The disposition of the ACTs in the cargo-hold is also improved, allowing up to 18.4m3/650ft3of baggage to be carried when all four ACTs are fitted.
Airbus also announced an order for an ACJ320neo from Acropolis Aviation of Farnborough, near London, which is the first to order the new aircraft.
Delivery of Acropolis’ ACJ320neo, which will seat 19 passengers, is planned for the fourth quarter of 2018. Cabin outfitting details and engine choice will be decided later.
Airbus has solde more than 170 corporate jets to date, and they are flying on every continent, including Antarctica, highlighting their versatility.
