Airbus A318 Elite

Introduction & Fun Facts

The Airbus A318 Elite is the smallest member of the Airbus Corporate Jet (ACJ) family, yet it provides the same cabin cross-section as its larger siblings (A319CJ, A320 Prestige). First delivered in 2006, the A318 Elite quickly became a favorite among private individuals, corporations and governments looking for the comfort of an airliner in a more versatile, shorter fuselage platform.

It typically accommodates 14 to 18 passengers in luxurious layouts, with options for private suites, lounges and meeting areas. Despite being smaller than the A319CJ, the Elite offers an exceptional cabin height of 2.25 m, among the tallest in business aviation.

Cabin & Comfort

• Seats, 14–18 passengers depending on configuration

• Cabin Dimensions, 21.40 m (70 ft 3 in) length × 3.70 m (12 ft 1 in) width × 2.25 m (7 ft 5 in) height

• Luggage Capacity, over 60 medium suitcases plus additional hand luggage

• Layout, Configurable zones with private rooms, lounge seating and dining space

• Lavatories, Multiple enclosed restrooms

• Flight Attendants, Always included (usually 2–3 crew members)

With its spacious design and exceptional headroom, the A318 Elite provides the feeling of a flying penthouse, making it highly popular among royal families, VIP delegations and business executives.

Catering

A full-service galley allows for fine dining onboard, including gourmet hot meals, luxury wines and champagne, ensuring a first-class culinary experience at altitude.

Performance & Specs

• Range, 7,400 km (≈ 4,598 mi, 3,996 nm), around 8 hours of flight

• Cruising Speed, 850 km/h (≈ 528 mph, Mach 0.78)

• Engines, 2 × CFM International CFM56

• Take off Distance, approx. 1,800 m (5,905 ft)

• Maximum Ceiling, 12,500 m (41,000 ft)

Popular Routes & Prices

The Airbus A318 Elite is ideal for medium to long haul missions where exclusivity and comfort are key.

• Geneva to Dubai, from 190,000 EUR

• Zurich to Lagos, from 200,000 EUR

• Paris Le Bourget to Delhi, from 210,000 EUR

Prices are indicative, subject to aircraft positioning, seasonality and request preparation time.

Why Choose the Airbus A318 Elite

• The widest and tallest cabin in its category

• Shorter fuselage makes it more versatile than larger ACJs

• Luxurious interiors with custom layouts

• Perfect for heads of state, corporations and royal families

• Always includes a professional flight attendant team

Technical Data

• Aircraft Type, VIP Airliner

• Manufacturer, Airbus

• Range, 7,400 km (4,598 mi, 3,996 nm)

• Cruise Speed, 850 km/h (528 mph, Mach 0.78)

• Seats, 14–18 passengers

• Cabin Dimensions, 21.40 m × 3.70 m × 2.25 m (70 ft 3 in × 12 ft 1 in × 7 ft 5 in)

• Luggage Capacity, over 60 medium suitcases plus hand luggage

• Lavatories, Multiple enclosed restrooms