Farnborough airport-based Acropolis Aviation has taken delivery of its brand new ACJ320neo after a 13-month green completion by Basel, Switzerland-based AMAC Aerospace. The aircraft was the first of this type delivered by Airbus Corporate Jets for VVIP configuration in early 2019, and following its return to service will provide additional range for Acropolis via high efficiency engines and the addition of drag-reducing sharklets.

“The quality offered by AMAC Aerospace is second-to-none,” says Acropolis CEO Jonathan Bousfield. “We needed to select the right outfitter to bring our vision to life, and from our point of view AMAC demonstrated to us it had the skill and creativity to do this better than anyone else. We are extremely pleased to see the aircraft now returning to service and at the full disposal for our esteemed customers.”

He continues: “We are absolutely delighted with the high quality of workmanship that has gone into the creation of G-KELT since it arrived green in January 2019. AMAC Aerospace has created something very special, which will set new standards of comfort and wellbeing in the VVIP charter market, fully utilising the cabin space.”

Acropolis selected design studio Alberto Pinto for the bespoke interior. The cabin is outfitted with the finest leather and wood veneers, and cabin technology provided by Collins Aerospace includes Venue and Stage cabin management and entertainment systems, audio/video on demand, AVOD streaming solution, Airshow moving maps and Viu LED interior lighting system. There is versatile accommodation for 19 passengers, including a private master bedroom leading to a luxury en-suite bathroom with a rectangular shower, said to be the largest to be installed in an Airbus single aisle aircraft.

There is an emphasis on wellness throughout, given that the ACJ320neo is capable of flying for over 12 hours: the full size kitchen galley houses an induction oven, enabling preparation of fresh food without any fumes or odours. The average cabin altitude is 6,400 ft and a cabin air humidifier ensures clients arrive refreshed after an overnight flight.