Charter an Airbus A319 CJ

The Airbus A319 CJ (Corporate Jetliner) - officially the ACJ319 - is the longest-range widest-cabin private charter aircraft in the Private Jets UK fleet, combining the fuselage of a commercial narrowbody airliner with up to six removable Auxiliary Centre Tanks (ACTs) installed in the cargo hold to achieve 6,000 nm range. Wikipedia confirmed "the A319CJ incorporates removable extra fuel tanks (up to six additional Centre Tanks) which are installed in the cargo compartment" providing "range with eight passengers' payload and auxiliary fuel tanks of up to 6,000 nautical miles (11,100 km)." Wikipedia confirmed "upon resale, the aircraft can be reconfigured as a standard A319 by removing its extra tanks and corporate cabin outfit, thus maximising its resale value." The A319 programme was launched in March 1993; the first A319 flew on 25 August 1995 and first delivery to Swissair was on 25 April 1996. Air Charter Advisors confirmed "a total of 73 ACJ319s were produced, with 70 still in operation" as of 2023. Wikipedia confirmed government operators include France's Escadron de Transport, d'Entrainement et de Calibration and Germany's Flugbereitschaft of the Luftwaffe; and that an ACJ319 serves as presidential or official aircraft in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Malaysia, Slovakia, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine and Venezuela. Jettly confirmed the aircraft "competes with other ultralarge-cabin corporate jets such as the Boeing BBJ and Bombardier Global Express, although its wider fuselage offers substantially more room than these aircraft."

The Airbus A319 CJ is powered by two CFM International CFM56-5B or IAE V2500-A5 turbofan engines at 22,000-27,000 lbf each - the same engine options as the commercial A319, with the A320 family's airline-standard reliability and global service network. Jet Advisors confirmed climb to 37,000 ft in 23 minutes, optimum cruise performance between 39,000 and 41,000 ft, and ETOPS 180-minute extended operations certification. Charter prices start from approximately £15,000 per flight hour. For the full fleet see our private jet price guide or browse our complete fleet.

Why charter the Airbus A319 CJ?

• 6,000 nm / 11,100 km range - the longest non-stop range in the Private Jets UK fleet; London to Los Angeles; London to Tokyo; London to Singapore non-stop with up to six removable Auxiliary Centre Tanks and ETOPS 180 certification. Wikipedia confirmed range "with eight passengers' payload and auxiliary fuel tanks of up to 6,000 nautical miles (11,100 km)." Jettly confirmed "the A319CJ has a maximum range of up to 6,000 nm when fully fuelled, allowing for non-stop flights from New York to London or from Dubai to New York." Air Charter Advisors confirmed "ETOPS 180-minute extended operations" certification - one of the only private aircraft approved for extended overwater operations on both sides of the Atlantic. Jettly confirmed typical endurance of "8-11 hours depending on passenger load and fuel configuration." The up to six ACTs in the cargo hold - each a removable tank installed without structural modification - can be added or removed between flights as the mission demands. London to Los Angeles (approximately 5,450 nm), London to Singapore (approximately 6,750 nm with favourable conditions) and Dubai to New York (approximately 6,830 nm) are within or near the ACJ319's maximum capability. For charter groups of 8 to 19 on ultra-long-range sectors beyond the 6,250-6,750 nm range of the Gulfstream GV/G550, the A319 CJ provides the unique combination of maximum cabin volume and maximum range in a single aircraft;
• Cabin 23.78 m long, 3.70 m wide, 2.13 m high; 5,900 cubic feet; wider than any purpose-built business jet; longer than the A318 Elite; up to 39 passengers in shuttle configuration; divided into private VIP suite, office, conference and seating zones. Jet Advisors confirmed "the cabin is 78 feet long (23.78 m), 12.2 feet wide (3.72 m) and 7.4 feet high (2.25 m) with a total cabin volume of 5,900 cubic feet. No other private jets have wider or higher cabins." The 3.70 m cabin width compares to Gulfstream GV at 2.24 m, Bombardier Global 7500 at 2.49 m and Dassault Falcon 10X at 2.58 m - the ACJ319 is approximately 1.12-1.46 m wider than any purpose-built business jet available. Jet Advisors confirmed the cabin "is generally divided into VIP quarters complete with an office, bathroom, shower and bed; and a high-density passenger seating area" with "separate temperature controls" for each zone. Wikipedia confirmed seating for up to 39 passengers in high-density configuration. For charter groups of 10 to 19 VIP passengers on ultra-long-range sectors requiring multiple distinct zones, private suite, shower and sleeping accommodation for the entire group, the ACJ319 provides the largest cabin volume in any charter aircraft available;
• Presidential and head-of-state operators in 15+ countries; France and Germany official government transport; ETOPS 180; FAA and EASA certified; 70 of 73 produced still in operation - the highest-utilisation widebody private charter platform available. Wikipedia confirmed government and presidential use in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Malaysia, Slovakia, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine and Venezuela. Air Charter Advisors confirmed "for this reason the A319CJ has been used for a variety of governmental and official missions around the world, including the transportation for French officials and German officials (Flugbereitschaft of the Luftwaffe)." Air Charter Advisors confirmed the aircraft is "certificated by both European JAA and American FAA" and "one of the only business jets approved for public transport on both sides of the Atlantic." Air Charter Advisors confirmed 70 of 73 produced remain in operation - a 95.9% operational retention rate confirming the aircraft's ongoing value to owners and operators. For charter clients for whom government and head-of-state institutional confidence is a specification element, the ACJ319's 15+ country presidential operator base and German and French official transport role is the highest available validation;
• CFM56-5B or IAE V2527M-A5 turbofans; Airbus fly-by-wire with six redundant power supplies; climb to 37,000 ft in 23 minutes; optimum cruise between FL390 and FL410; steer-by-wire nosegear; A320 family's 33,000+ engine deliveries reliability heritage. Jet Advisors confirmed "the IAE V2527M-A5 engines provide 27,000 lbf of thrust, burn fuel more economically and produce less noise" than the CFM56 alternative. Ready for Takeoff confirmed "over 33,000 CFM56 engines have been delivered across all variants, making it one of the most produced jet engines in aviation history." Jet Advisors confirmed the fly-by-wire system "can be controlled by several different switches, each powered by several different power supplies" with six power supplies - "only one is needed to fly." Jet Advisors confirmed takeoff distance of "6,170 ft at MTOW from a sea level runway" and climb to 37,000 ft in 23 minutes. For charter clients who specify the deepest available engine reliability heritage and airline-standard redundancy, the ACJ319's CFM56/V2500 power and A320-family fly-by-wire provide the highest proven standard available in any private charter aircraft;
• ACJ319neo (LEAP-1A or PW1100G) variant available with approximately 15% better fuel efficiency and 6,750 nm range; "Elegance" modular cabin available from 2014; resale to airline standard A319 by ACT removal - maximising investment flexibility. Jettly confirmed "the ACJ319neo uses new engines (PW1100G or LEAP-1A) and sharklet wingtips for approximately 15% better fuel efficiency and slightly extended range approaching 6,750 nm." Wikipedia confirmed "starting from 2014 a modularised cabin version of the ACJ319 known as Elegance is also available, lowering cost and easing reconfiguration." Wikipedia confirmed the ACTs are removable, allowing "resale as a standard A319 by removing its extra tanks and corporate cabin outfit, thus maximising resale value." For charter clients comparing the ACJ319 CEO (CFM56/V2500) against the ACJ319neo (LEAP-1A/PW1100G), the neo provides 6,750 nm range and 15% lower fuel burn at a premium reflecting newer production year;
• Compared to Boeing BBJ: ACJ319 has wider cabin (3.70 m vs BBJ's 3.54 m), longer range (6,000 nm vs 5,600 nm BBJ), lower fuel burn - confirming the ACJ319's position as the performance-leading airliner-derived VIP narrowbody at equivalent cabin class. Jettly confirmed "against the Boeing BBJ1, the A319CJ offers comparable cabin volume but typically demonstrates 10-15% lower fuel burn. The BBJ features a slightly wider fuselage at 3.54 m" - actually narrower than the ACJ319's 3.70 m, confirming the ACJ319 is the widest-fuselage VIP narrowbody available. Ready for Takeoff confirmed "A319CJ leads range at 6,000 nm versus 5,600 nm for the BBJ." For charter clients comparing the ACJ319 against the Boeing BBJ as the primary competitive alternative in the airliner-derived VIP category, the ACJ319 wins on range (6,000 vs 5,600 nm), cabin width (3.70 vs 3.54 m) and fuel burn - while the BBJ offers a marginally longer cabin at comparable passenger capacity.

Charter cost - Airbus A319 CJ prices from UK airports

Hourly rates run from approximately £15,000 to £22,000 - the highest in the Private Jets UK fleet, reflecting the A319 CJ's six-ACT fuel load, four-crew requirement, ETOPS 180 certification, longest available range and widest available cabin. At 19 passengers the per-person cost is approximately £789-1,158 per hour - competitive with first-class transoceanic airline fares on the same routes without schedules, airport queuing or shared terminals. For groups of 10 to 19 on sectors beyond the range of any purpose-built business jet, the A319 CJ is the only option.

Indicative one-way prices from UK airports:

• London to New York - from £120,000 (18 passengers, approximately 7 hours 30 minutes non-stop);
• London to Dubai - from £105,000 (18 passengers, approximately 6 hours 30 minutes non-stop);
• London to Los Angeles - from £165,000 (18 passengers, approximately 11 hours non-stop);
• London to Singapore - from £195,000 (18 passengers, approximately 13 hours);
• London to Tokyo - from £195,000 (18 passengers, approximately 12-13 hours);
• London to Moscow - from £52,500 (18 passengers, approximately 3 hours 30 minutes);
• London to Geneva - from £30,000 (18 passengers, approximately 1 hour 20 minutes).

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Ideal routes for the Airbus A319 CJ

Best matched to ultra-long-range intercontinental missions where 6,000 nm non-stop range, 41,000 ft ceiling, widest-available private cabin and ETOPS 180 overwater certification serve VIP groups of 10 to 19 on the world's longest non-stop private charter routes:

• Ultra-long-range non-stop sectors (London to Los Angeles; London to Singapore; Dubai to New York) beyond the capability of any purpose-built business jet in the Private Jets UK fleet. London to Los Angeles (approximately 5,450 nm) is within the ACJ319's 6,000 nm range. London to Singapore (approximately 6,750 nm) is near maximum and achievable under favourable conditions with full ACT fuel load. No purpose-built business jet in the Private Jets UK fleet - not the Gulfstream GV/G550 at 6,750 nm - provides the cabin volume of the ACJ319 at equivalent ultra-long range. For groups of 10 to 19 on routes beyond 4,500 nm where maximum cabin space and maximum range are simultaneously required, the A319 CJ is the definitive single aircraft solution;
• Transatlantic overnight VIP group missions where 19 passengers, multiple zones and private suite with shower and bed serve a group larger than any purpose-built business jet can accommodate simultaneously. London to New York (approximately 3,450 nm) is well within range, allowing the full ACT fuel load to be reduced for weight optimisation. For 19-person groups on overnight London to New York where all passengers require sleeping positions and VIP zone access, the A319 CJ provides the only single-aircraft solution. The private VIP suite - with office, bathroom, shower and bed - serves the principal passenger while the main cabin accommodates the delegation;
• Government, diplomatic and presidential group transport where the ACJ319's 15+ country head-of-state operator base, ETOPS 180, FAA and EASA certification and widest-cabin configuration define the international standard for ultra-long-range VIP group travel. Wikipedia confirmed presidential use in 15+ countries. For government delegations, diplomatic missions and high-value VIP group charters where the aircraft platform itself is part of the specification and the operator's credentials extend to head-of-state transport, the ACJ319's institutional depth is unmatched in the Private Jets UK fleet;
• Corporate roadshow and global production tours where 10 to 19 executives travel the same ultra-long-range intercontinental schedule across multiple destinations, requiring one aircraft that can handle any sector. Jettly confirmed "the A319CJ balances airliner robustness with corporate jet efficiency, making it well-suited for long-haul, multi-sector missions such as global roadshows or production tour support." The ability to remove ACTs for shorter sectors and reinstall for longer ones gives the ACJ319 flexibility on multi-leg itineraries unavailable to purpose-built business jets with fixed fuel systems. A global roadshow covering London, Dubai, Singapore, Tokyo and New York can be operated in the ACJ319 with appropriate fuel configuration on each leg;
• Ultra-luxury leisure groups of 10 to 19 on international itineraries where private VIP suite access, 5,900 cubic feet of cabin volume and 6,000 nm range provide the maximum possible private aviation experience at any price point. For leisure groups of 10 to 19 whose itinerary includes long-haul destinations (Maldives, Bali, Caribbean, Southern Africa) where conventional private jet charter requires multiple stops in smaller aircraft, the ACJ319's 6,000 nm range enables direct routing not otherwise available in private aviation. The cabin volume provides the spatial freedom of a luxury villa suite at 41,000 ft above any weather.

Cabin and in-flight experience

The Airbus A319 CJ cabin measures 23.78 m (78 ft) long, 3.70-3.72 m (12.2 ft) wide and 2.13-2.25 m (7.0-7.4 ft) high - with a total volume of 185.41 m³ (5,900 cubic feet), the largest cabin volume in the Private Jets UK fleet. Jet Advisors confirmed "no other private jets have wider or higher cabins." The typical cabin divides into a VIP suite (office, bathroom with shower, sleeping accommodation), a high-density seating area for accompanying passengers, and a crew area forward. Jet Advisors confirmed "three zones with separate temperature controls." Three zones of the private jet (cockpit, VIP area, main seating area) have independent temperature controls. Standard equipment includes dual DVD players, satellite phone, Wi-Fi internet, LCD entertainment screens and individual overhead storage bins. External baggage compartment accommodates 160 cubic feet. The Airbus fly-by-wire system with six redundant power supplies and steer-by-wire nosegear provides airliner-standard redundancy throughout.

• Cabin. 23.78 m x 3.70 m x 2.13-2.25 m; 185.41 m³ (5,900 cu ft); 3 independent temperature zones;
• VIP suite. Private bedroom; shower; bathroom; office - for the principal;
• Main cabin. Conference and lounge zone; high-density seating; overhead storage; entertainment;
• Entertainment. Wi-Fi; satellite phone; LCD screens; dual DVD; satellite broadband option;
• Baggage. 160 cu ft external hold;
• Engines. 2 x CFM56-5B (22,000-23,500 lbf) or IAE V2527M-A5 (27,000 lbf);
• Fuel range extension. Up to 6 removable ACTs (Auxiliary Centre Tanks) in cargo hold;
• ETOPS. 180-minute extended overwater operations certified.

Technical specifications

Airbus A319 CJ vs similar aircraft

• Airbus A319 CJ vs Airbus A318 Elite. The A318 Elite has a shorter cabin (21.68 m vs 23.78 m) and lower maximum range (4,000-4,200 nm vs 6,000 nm) but similar width (3.72 m vs 3.70 m). Charter rates for the A318 Elite run approximately £12,000-20,000/hr vs £15,000-22,000/hr for the A319 CJ. Both are in the ACJ family with airline-standard reliability. For groups of 15-19 whose sectors are within 4,000 nm, the A318 Elite provides comparable cabin width at lower rates; for ultra-long sectors beyond 4,500 nm the A319 CJ's 6,000 nm range is required;
• Airbus A319 CJ vs Boeing Business Jet (BBJ1). Ready for Takeoff confirmed "A319CJ leads range at 6,000 nm versus 5,600 nm for the BBJ." The A319 CJ cabin is wider (3.70 m vs BBJ1's 3.54 m) and provides 10-15% lower fuel burn. The BBJ1 provides a slightly longer cabin based on the 737-800 fuselage. For charter clients choosing between the ACJ319 and BBJ on a transatlantic or ultra-long-range sector, the ACJ319 provides superior range, wider cabin and lower fuel burn; the BBJ1 counters with a marginally longer cabin in some configurations;
• Airbus A319 CJ vs Gulfstream GV/G550. The Gulfstream GV/G550 has 6,250-6,750 nm range (comparable or marginally greater than ACJ319), 51,000 ft ceiling (vs 41,000 ft ACJ319) and a cabin 2.24 m wide (vs 3.70 m ACJ319). Charter rates for the GV run approximately £6,000/hr versus £15,000-22,000/hr for the A319 CJ. The GV serves groups of 12-16 in a purpose-built business jet; the A319 CJ serves groups of 10-19 in an airliner-derived cabin nearly twice the width. For smaller groups on ultra-long sectors the GV provides lower rates; for groups above 12 requiring the widest possible cabin at ultra-long range, the A319 CJ is the definitive option.

Frequently asked questions - Airbus A319 CJ charter

How much does it cost to charter an Airbus A319 CJ?
Charter rates run from approximately £15,000 to £22,000 per flight hour. London to New York costs from £120,000 for 18 passengers. London to Los Angeles costs from £165,000. London to Geneva costs from £30,000. At 18 passengers the per-person cost is approximately £833-1,222 per hour - competitive with first-class transoceanic airline fares on the same routes. All quotes from Private Jets UK are fully itemised.

What is the range of the Airbus A319 CJ?
Wikipedia confirmed range "with eight passengers' payload and auxiliary fuel tanks of up to 6,000 nautical miles (11,100 km)" - the longest range in the Private Jets UK fleet. This is achieved by up to six removable Auxiliary Centre Tanks (ACTs) installed in the cargo hold. With fewer passengers and reduced fuel, range can extend under favourable conditions. The aircraft is ETOPS 180-minute certified for extended overwater operations.

What is the difference between the A319 CJ and ACJ319?
They are the same aircraft. The A319 CJ (Corporate Jetliner) was the original marketing name. Wikipedia confirmed it "was formerly also known as the ACJ, or Airbus Corporate Jet, while starting with 2014 it has the marketing designation ACJ319." A modularised "Elegance" cabin version was also introduced from 2014. The aircraft, its type certificate and specifications are identical under both names.

How does the A319 CJ achieve such long range?
Up to six removable Auxiliary Centre Tanks (ACTs) are installed in the standard A319's cargo hold, replacing payload space with additional fuel. Wikipedia confirmed these tanks are "removable" - the aircraft can be reconfigured as a standard A319 for resale by removing the ACTs. Each ACT adds approximately 1,700 litres of fuel capacity. The combination of up to six ACTs with the A319's efficient CFM56 or IAE V2500 engines achieves the 6,000 nm range at VIP 8-passenger loads.

Which governments use the Airbus A319 CJ as a presidential aircraft?
Wikipedia confirmed ACJ319s serve as presidential or official aircraft in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Malaysia, Slovakia, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine and Venezuela. The French government uses A319CJs for official transport (Escadron de Transport, d'Entrainement et de Calibration) and the German Luftwaffe Flugbereitschaft operates them for government transport. Air Charter Advisors confirmed 70 of 73 produced remain in active operation.