New York Airbus ACJ318 Charter

VIP airliners carry the New York groups that are too big for any business jet, such as corporate delegations, sports teams and touring productions.

Airbus introduced the ACJ318 in 2005. It seats 14 to 19 with a published range of 4,200 nautical miles and a cruise of Mach 0.78 (~448 knots). The aircraft has a service ceiling of 41,000 feet, 430 cubic feet of baggage volume and an enclosed lavatory.

Airbus ACJ318 vip airliner for New York charter

Performance and Cabin

Category: VIP Airliner
Manufacturer: Airbus Corporate Jets
Year introduced: 2005
Seating: 14 to 19
Crew: 2
Range: 4,200 nautical miles
Cruise speed: Mach 0.78 (~448 knots)
Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
Length: 103.2 feet
Wingspan: 111.9 feet
Height: 41.3 feet
Baggage volume: 430 cubic feet
Lavatory: Enclosed

Why the Airbus ACJ318 Fits New York

With 4,200 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from New York to destinations such as Palm Beach, Vail and Geneva, allowing for reserves and routing. New York airspace is busy all year, and air traffic control delays reach the business-aviation airports as well as the airline ones, so your advisor keeps you updated on the day.

With an aircraft this size, Teterboro’s 100,000 lb operating-weight limit is worth checking early. Many heavy jets operate within it, while the largest long range jets and airliners usually fly from Westchester County, Stewart or one of the major New York airports. Whether the aircraft can use a particular airport on your date is the operator’s call for that aircraft, its weight and the day’s weather, and your advisor will confirm it before anything is booked.

How New York Clients Use the Airbus ACJ318

VIP airliners handle the New York groups that no business jet can take, such as corporate delegations, sports teams, touring productions and large family trips. Once the group runs past nineteen passengers, the trip no longer falls under FAR Part 135, the FAA’s rules for on-demand, for-hire charter. Those flights operate under FAR Part 121 or a foreign equivalent, which generally carries stricter crew and operating requirements than both Part 91 and Part 135.

Send us the route, the passenger count and what everyone is bringing, and your advisor will tell you whether this aircraft fits the trip or suggest one that fits better.

Vetting Behind Every Trip

Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:

FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates.
Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.

Charter Pricing Reference

Estimated hourly rate: $16,000 to $22,000 (as of 10/2026)

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Contact

For a quote on a Airbus ACJ318 charter in or out of New York, call an advisor at 1-888-987-5387, or send the trip through our contact page. You can read how we review operators and crews on our safety page, and compare other categories in the aircraft gallery.

The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.