Airbus ACJ320

The ACJ320ceo is the earlier model, powered by CFM56-5B engines and offering an NBAA IFR range of 7,964 km (4,300 nm) with auxiliary fuel tanks. The ACJ320neo, introduced in 2018, comes with new-generation engines (CFM LEAP-1A or Pratt & Whitney PW1100G) and aerodynamic refinements. These extend its range to roughly 11,100 km (6,000 nm) with eight passengers, enough for routes such as London–Los Angeles depending on payload and winds.

The ACJ320 is the largest of the three, with more cabin length and a standard configuration of 19 passengers. The ACJ318 is the most compact and has steep-approach approval, while the ACJ319 combines a smaller footprint with longer intercontinental reach. The ACJ320, by contrast, is often selected when more space is needed for multiple lounges, conference areas, or several bedrooms. With auxiliary fuel tanks, it achieves an NBAA IFR range of 9,723 km (4,300 nm), though it requires longer runways and has higher operating costs.

The ACJ320 has enough interior volume to include private bedrooms, full bathrooms with showers, and dining or lounge areas. Some layouts add offices, media rooms, or even a gym. This range of possibilities goes beyond what most business jets allow, turning the aircraft into a residence or workplace in the sky.

The ACJ320 is most often compared to the Boeing Business Jet 2 (BBJ2), derived from the Boeing 737-800. The ACJ320 tends to offer a larger cabin cross-section (more floor area), which can mean more flexible interior layouts for VIP cabins. The BBJ2, depending on version and configuration (auxiliary fuel tanks, load), can offer similar or slightly longer range in some cases, especially for missions requiring nonstop intercontinental legs. However, whether the BBJ2 always out-ranges the ACJ320 depends heavily on payload, interior fit, fuel tank options, and which generation of ACJ or BBJ is being used.