The Airbus ACJ320neo. Credit: Airbus
BOASTING improvements in cabin comfort and fuel capacity, Airbus’ two new jetliners took off yesterday.
The Airbus ACJ319neo and ACJ320neo, which Airbus promises will offer customers a better corporate jet solution, seat eight and 25 passengers respectively.
Both models are fitted with CFM International LEAP-1A or Pratt & Whitney’s PW1100G engines that have larger diameters than those on rival aircraft, resulting in better aerodynamic flows, advanced materials and higher pressure-ratios, which cuts fuel consumption.
Cabin altitude, which is typically maintained at the breathable atmosphere of 8,000ft in-cabin, is also lower on the Airbus ACJneo family. At under 6,400ft, this offers passengers an atmosphere that is more similar to being on the ground.
The ACJ319neo comes with up to five additional centre tanks that will allow baggage storage underfloor and on board.
Sister model ACJ320neo on the other hand is equipped with up to four additional centre tanks in the cargo hold, two more than offered. It is also 16 per cent more fuel efficient than its current incarnation, the ACJ320ceo.
