Airbus Corporate Jets has launched the ACJ TwoTwenty business jet, creating a new market segment, ‘The Xtra Large Bizjet’.
The aircraft is based on the A220 airliner family that Airbus took over from Bombardier in 2018.
“We are proud to extend the ACJ product family with the launch of the ACJ TwoTwenty,” said Benoit Defforge, President of ACJ.
“The aircraft combines intercontinental range, unmatched personal space and comfort for all passengers. This latest technology platform offers unbeatable economics and unrivalled reliability. Based on its compelling market appeal, we see promising demand for this aircraft in the growing business jet market.”
ACJ says the ACJ TwoTwenty, based on the A220-100, can occupy the same parking space and take off from the same airports as competing business jets, yet will offer three times more cabin space with a third less operating costs. The cabin will offer two times better connectivity than its competitors, a Wi-Fi system across all the cabin and latest innovations such as electro-chromatic windows and LED lighting.
The ACJ TwoTwenty will have an increased range enabling the aircraft to fly up to 5,650nm/10,500km (over 12 flight hours), directly connecting city pairs like London and Los Angeles, Moscow and Jakarta, Tokyo and Dubai as well as Beijing and Melbourne.
Comlux, with its ACJ-approved completion centre in Indianapolis and proven experience in outfitting and upgrading VIP interiors, has been selected for the outfitting of the first 15 cabins.
The ACJ TwoTwenty will have 73sqm (785sqft) of floor space distributed over six VIP living areas. The cabin will allow up to 18 passengers to work, share, dine and relax.
Airbus Corporate Jets has also won its first orders for the ACJ TwoTwenty now totalling six aircraft. Comlux has announced an order for two aircraft, and four further jets have been ordered by undisclosed customers.
Entry into service of the first ACJ TwoTwenty by Comlux Aviation is targeted for early 2023.