Grand Designs
Details of the ACJ320neo’s cabin,
which will seat 19 passengers, remain
under wraps, aside from a couple of
computer-generated illustrations, with
Acropolis preferring to do a big reveal
once the aircraft has been completed.
The firm’s current ACJ319 can also
seat 19 passengers or sleep 13. It is
segregated into three distinct zones;
with lounges at the front and aft and a
conference/dining area in the middle.
At the very rear of the aircraft is the
master bedroom, featuring a king-size
bed and en-suite bathroom
complete with a shower.The ACJ319’s full-size galley enables
the cabin crew to provide freshly
prepared Michelin star chef-inspired
meals in flight. For those who want
to work while flying, the conference
area is equipped with Wi-Fi enabled
satellite internet, a sat phone, printer
and fax machine.
In-flight entertainment is provided
via a Skybox media system, complete
with an extensive library of blockbuster
and classic movies plus a selection of
music albums. These can be played
through the onboard iPad system or
through the widescreen televisions
(32in/81cm and 42in/107cm) complete
with Dolby surround sound.Powerplant
The second announcement at EBACE
concerned the engine chosen to power
the aircraft. After evaluating both
Pratt & Whitney’s Geared Turbofan
(GTF) and CFM International’s Leap-1A
engine, Acropolis selected the latter for
its ACJ320neo.
The current aircraft, G-NOAH, is
fitted with the CFM56-5B enginePalace
http://www.airlinerworld.com 33“They are absolutely on top of their game and
that’s how we want our next aeroplane to look”
Acropolis Aviation's CEO, Jonathan BousfieldBenoit Defforge,
President of Airbus
Corporate Jets;
Jonathan Bousfield, CEO
Acropolis Aviation; and
Cédric Goubet, Executive
VP Commercial Engines
for CFM parent company
Safran Aircraft Engines,
celebrate the announce-
ment at EBACE.
CFM INTERNATIONALBELOW LEFT • The
ACJ319’s cabin is
segregated into three
distinct zones enabling
passengers to work, rest
and play.
ACROPOLIS AVIATION