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Production of the ACJ318, the smallest narrowbody aircraft in the ACJ family, began in 2002 and entry into service followed in 2007. It is powered by two CFM56-5B9 engines, each offering 23,300 lbs of thrust, making it fully capable of intercontinental trips.

The cabin is typically configured for up to 19 passengers and four crew seats, with approximately 800 sq ft of floor space that can be divided into four sections.

Main variants include the A318 Elite, launched in 2005 and name changed to ACJ318 in 2011; and the A318 Enhanced. This latter was introduced in October 2012 and incorporated as standard a wider variety of seat choices, domed ceilings, window shades and high definition in flight entertainment.

The ACJ318 began life as a commercial A318 airliner in 2001 but was remarketed for the corporate jet sector just four years later. It has a relatively compact footprint of approximately 103 ft in length, 41 ft tall with a 112 ft wingspan, yet delivers a cabin volume of 5,300 cubic ft.

• Typical passenger capacity:   18
• Range:   3,800 nm (full seats) 3,920 nm (ferry)
• Cruise speed:   444 kts
• Cabin height:   7.33 ft
• Cabin width:   12.08 ft
• Cabin length:   70.92 ft
• Cabin volume:   5,526 cu ft

• Active fleet worldwide:   20
• Available for charter worldwide:   7
• Typical price:   $26,500,000 to $44,400,000 pre-owned.
• Production dates:   2002 - 2013

Includes ACJ318, A318 Elite and ACJ318 Enhanced

• Engines:   CFM56-5B/CFM56-5C, Pratt & Whitney PW6000 Series

Variant types

	World fleet	Charter fleet	Typical pax	Cabin volume	Cruise	Range	Years
Airbus A318	0	0					2001 - 2015
Airbus ACJ318	20	7	18	5526 cu ft	444 kts	3,853 nm	2002 - 2013

 

Supplemental Type Certificates

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18/07/2023

EASA: 10082415. Replacement of large monitors. The change covers the mechanical replacement of 6 large monitors installed in the passenger cabin with new monitors. Airbus A318 STC holder: AMAC Aerospace Switzerland

 

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Maintenance centres

Canada	New United Goderich , Wright International
Mexico	Aviation Integrated Services Group (AISG) , Jet Cabo , Jet Cabo , Jet Cabo , Jet Cabo , Mexicana MRO Services , Saltillo Aircraft Maintenance , SAQ MRO
U.S.A.	Certified Aviation Services (CAS) , Citadel Completions , Comlux Completion , Commercial Jet , Delta TechOps , Evergreen Maintenance Center , NextGen Aviation Services , Pacific Aerospace Resources & Technologies

Completions centres

U.S.A.

Citadel Completions , Comlux Completion

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News from Business Air News

MRO Japan initiates heavy maintenance for foreign aircraft under EASA

December 19, 2023

For the first time in Japan, the MRO has started heavy maintenance on an ACJ318 under EASA regulations.

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EASA approves ACA purification for Airbus A320 series

January 20, 2023

AMAC, Jet Aviation and STC Twenty One have been approved by EASA to install ACA's air and surface purification on Airbus A320 series models. The system improves interior air quality and neutralises pathogens.

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Comlux tasks MRO Japan with maintenance for ACJ318

November 29, 2022

Comlux is sending an ACJ318 to MRO Japan for a scheduled maintenance inspection. This is MRO Japan's first aircraft of the type following its receipt of EASA Part 145 approval in October.

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November 2, 2020	AMAC continues to carry out head of state work
October 25, 2020	ASG forms fruitful partnerships with ÀNI and Comlux
June 15, 2020	AMAC continues to receive Airbus and Boeing in Basel
April 28, 2020	Titan transports medical personnel and kits to St Helena
April 26, 2020	AMAC doesn't let business go slack
March 22, 2020	Swiss FOCA approves Nomad for A320 Part 145
March 25, 2019	AMAC contracts abound from Europe and beyond
September 27, 2018	Titan Airways introduces Airbus fleet additions
August 23, 2018	K5 bolsters sales team for Global charter work
August 1, 2017	Titan Airways explores charter options with 32-seat A318
November 9, 2015	Me & my aircraft-Long range and Large jets: Long range and large jets bring the world closer for discerning executives
June 9, 2014	Airbus helps boost Comlux's long range lead
September 12, 2013	Me & my aircraft - long range and large business aircraft: Long range charter sector rides high despite the challenging world economy
September 10, 2012	Globaljet puts ACJ on show in Sao Paulo
December 12, 2011	Middle East expansion sees Gama add first Airbus
November 8, 2011	Tyrolean Jet takes next step up in widebody charter

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