As Airbus realised the success of its ACJ programme based on the A319, it identified demand for more corporate shuttle space and so developed a corporate jet within the frame of the A320.

Dubbed the Prestige – which is also what Airbus calls it VVIP interior option for the ACJ – this aircraft is appropriate for intercontinental shuttle flights with 30 passengers travelling 4,100nm (7,600km) – the same mission that the A318 Elite does with eight.

History:

The A320 program was launched in March 1984, first flight occurred on February 22 1987, while certification was awarded on February 26 1988. Launch customers Air France and British Airways took delivery of their first A320s in March that year.

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