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Airbus Corporate Jets Preps for ACJ Neo Deliveries
K5's ACJ319 is making its NBAA debut.
K5 Aviation’s ACJA319 arrives at Orlando’s Executive Airport ahead of NBAA-BACE 2018. The operator will soon will take delivery of a newer version with the Airbus ‘neo’ upgrades. Photo: David McIntosh
K5 Aviation’s ACJA319 arrives at Orlando’s Executive Airport ahead of NBAA-BACE 2018. The operator will soon will take delivery of a newer version with the Airbus ‘neo’ upgrades. Photo: David McIntosh

Airbus Corporate Jets (Booth 2614, Static SD51) is gearing up to begin deliveries of its new “neo” (new engine option) family of narrowbody ACJs, starting with the ACJ320neo in December and the ACJ319neo in the second quarter of 2019. More efficient engines and wingtip “sharklets” enable significant rate of climb, range and payload improvements for both aircraft—the ACJ320neo can transport 25 passengers 6,000 nm while the ACJ319 neo can fly eight passengers 6,750 nm—while at the same time cutting specific fuel consumption, emissions, and noise.