Airbus A319 VIP

Airbus began as a commercial airliner manufacturer, but, after years of experience and success, branched into the corporate ultra-long-range private jet sector with the Airbus A319 Corporate Jetliner (A319CJ). It is a part of the A320 jet family, whose four members collectively have been used by more than twenty airlines, including Frontier Airlines and Air France. The A319CJ is smaller and lighter than the commercial airliner version, giving owners global range capabilities. The A319CJ is a slightly modified version of the A319, an airliner that had more than 130 seats. The corporate version is usually configured to hold eighteen passengers, but exact interior configurations can vary greatly according to an individual’s preference. The cabin is 78 feet long, 12.2 feet wide and 7.4 feet high, and has a total cabin volume of 5,900 cubic feet. No other private jets have wider or higher cabins, although the Boeing Business Jet does outstrip the A319CJ in length. The A319CJ was designed for heads of state and top corporate executives, so nothing in the cabin falls short in terms of luxury. The cabin is generally divided into VIP quarters, complete with an office, bathroom and shower and bed; and a high-density passenger seating area. The three zones of the private jet (cockpit, VIP area, and main seating area) have separate temperature controls to ensure that all individuals remain comfortable. Regardless of which engine is used, the capabilities of the A319CJ are impressive. When configured with the CFMI engines and loaded to its maximum takeoff weight of 166,450 pounds, the A319CJ can take off in 6,170 feet from a sea level runway or in 8,360 feet from a runway at an altitude of 5,000 feet. It can climb to 37,000 feet in 23 minutes, and obtain optimum cruise performance between 39,000 and 41,000 feet. Its long range cruise speed is 462 knots, and its high speed cruise is 469 knots. One feature of the A319CJ has initiated a lot of discussion in the private jet industry: its fly by wire (FBW) flight controls. In jets that are not FBW, all controls – from wing flaps to the landing gear – are controlled by a mechanical series of pulleys and cables. The best part of the fly-by-wire flight control system is that it automatically adjusts every maneuver for optimal performance and fuel burn. It also automatically limits maneuvers that would damage the private jet or cause a crash, such as overstressing the airframe or getting in a stall. The FBW system reduces the A319CJ’s weight by hundreds of pounds. To summarize, the Airbus 319CJ is a private jet that offers absolutely everything a commercial jet can – reliability, range, speed, cabin space – and more. For those that can manage an A319CJ, luxurious travel to any destination in the world is possible. This Airbus A319 is part of a small fleet of VIP configured aircraft largely dedicated to team travel. With a VIP 54 seat configuration, including club tables (26 business and 28 first class), this aircraft is also ideal for your corporate meeting or incentive program. Extend your trip by using the time en route to show a presentation, run through plays, or socialize at the tables with a game of cards.