Airbus Corportate Jet (ACJ) Highlights Trend Towards Larger Cabins Airbus' business jet division Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) is seeing trends leaning towards larger cabins in the business aviation industry. All of the business jet variants launched in recent years feature larger cabins than their predecessors, highlighting the market’s trending towards more cabin space. Airbus has highlighted its leadership of this trend by displaying an Airbus ACJ319, with the widest and tallest cabin of any business jet, at the past 2014 NBAA show. The Airbus ACJ319 that was on display at NBAA is operated by Tyrolean Jet Services and is offered for VVIP charter. The large business jet showcases high-end lounge areas at the front, a bedroom with ensuite bathroom and shower in the middle, and business-class seating in the rear, and is certified for up to 19 passengers. “More space in the cabin is desirable for many reasons other than the greater comfort and freedom of movement that it brings,” explains Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers, John Leahy. “The larger cabin volume and floor-area of Airbus corporate jets means you can take more people with you when you travel, be more productive along the way, and carry more baggage,” he adds. The desire for a large cabin is one of the findings of Airbus’ ACJ Billionaire Study, announced earlier this year, which highlighted the wish of high net-worth individuals to take with them when they travel, those that look after them at work and at home. Airbus’ ACJ318, ACJ319, ACJ320 and ACJ321 fit into the same sort of ramp space as traditional business jets, but their cabins are almost twice as large, offering a very different travel experience, in which people can socialize more easily by moving around the cabin. Airbus corporate jets deliver more than traditional business jets, such as extra baggage-space, pilot-pleasing Category 3B autoland, and mechanic-friendly engine and systems access. For more information: Airbus S.A.S. Worldwide Headquarters 1, Rond point Maurice Bellonte Blagnac Cedex 31707 France www.airbus.com ***
