A VIP airliner is the New York answer for very large groups flying long distances together.
Airbus introduced the ACJ321 in 2013. It seats 19 to 25 with a published range of 4,200 nautical miles and a cruise of Mach 0.78 (~470 knots). The aircraft has a service ceiling of 40,000 feet and an enclosed lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: VIP Airliner
- Manufacturer: Airbus Corporate Jets
- Year introduced: 2013
- Seating: 19 to 25
- Crew: 2
- Range: 4,200 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.78 (~470 knots)
- Service ceiling: 40,000 feet
- Length: 123.3 feet
- Wingspan: 111.9 feet
- Height: 38.6 feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Airbus ACJ321 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. Summer weekends to the Hamptons and the islands fill early, with Thursday departures and Sunday returns the busiest, so aircraft for those dates are worth booking well ahead.
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 ACJ321
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: $19,000 to $26,000 (as of 10/2026)
Other VIP Airliners Available
- Boeing 727-251 VIP
- Boeing 737-200 (VIP)
- Boeing 757 VIP
- Boeing 787-9 (VIP)
- Boeing Business Jet (BBJ)
- Bombardier CRJ-200
Contact
For a quote on a Airbus ACJ321 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.