Airbus ACJ319

The ACJ319 traces its origins to Airbus' decision in 1997 to enter the VIP airliner market, competing directly with Boeing's Business Jet programme. The aircraft is based on the A319 commercial airliner, which first flew in 1995 and entered service with Swissair in April 1996.

Airbus made the first delivery of the ACJ319, then called the A319CJ, in November 1999, establishing the aircraft as a VIP conversion of the proven A319 platform. The conversion process included installing removable fuel tanks in the cargo compartment and raising the service ceiling to 41,000 feet.

The ACJ319 became the flagship of the Airbus corporate jet family, offering up to 6,000 nautical miles range with eight passengers. Its cabin configuration flexibility allows division into six separate zones, accommodating bedrooms, dining areas, and lounges depending on customer requirements.

In May 2011, Airbus rebranded the aircraft from A319CJ to ACJ319, and a modular cabin version called "Elegance" followed in 2014. The company later introduced the ACJ319neo variant in 2018, featuring new-generation engines and extended range capabilities. Production of the original ACJ319 continued for over two decades, cementing its position as a leading VIP airliner choice for government and corporate operators worldwide.

Abu Dhabi leads the Airbus ACJ319 ranking with 105 movements, just ahead of London (102) and Dubai (81). Doha completes the Gulf presence, with 79% of its movements between June and September.

This is a long-haul aircraft. More than a third of its flights in the region covered over 3,000 km, and 70% of its charter flights worldwide touched the region. Two entries are explained by that range rather than by local demand. Shannon and Reykjavik work as stops on transatlantic trips: Shannon is mainly linked to San Francisco and Los Angeles, and Reykjavik to Havana and Geneva.

In Europe, the summer resorts stand out. Olbia, in Sardinia, recorded 86% of its ACJ319 movements between June and September, mostly with Paris and Munich.

Based on LunaJets analysis of ADS-B flight tracking data. Contains information from adsb.lol, made available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The figures cover take-offs and landings on commercial charter flights (Part 135 / CAT) in 2025, in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. They include every version that shares the aircraft's type code, and a city needs at least 20 movements to be ranked.

Gulf and European capitals lead this list. The pages on Abu Dhabi and flights to Doha cover prices and airport choices for large-cabin trips. In summer, Olbia in Sardinia is a frequent destination for the type.