Airbus Corporate Jet Centre Imagines a New Level of Innovation and Comfort for Airline Passengers

July 15, 2016
ACJC, the leader in single aisle VIP cabin completions, has achieved a new step in cabin innovation with unrivalled full-height mini-suites, designed by its in-house Creative Design Studio and already fitted to an ACJ319.

Airbus Corporate Jet Centre (ACJC), the innovative provider of customized nose-to-tail solutions for VIP and airline customers to Airbus standards, is going beyond current aviation standards by introducing full-height mini-suites, previously only certificated for private aviation, to airline first class.

ACJC, the leader in single aisle VIP cabin completions, has achieved a new step in cabin innovation with unrivalled full-height mini-suites, designed by its in-house Creative Design Studio and already fitted to an ACJ319.

Each suite features a 2.5 m² individual and cleverly furnished space, including a large seat that is convertible into a 33 in by 79 in fully-flat bed. This private space has been carefully thought out to provide the most convenient environment, and is outfitted with several ingenious storages areas, including a redesigned overhead stowage bin, plus a versatile folding table, that is equally well suited for dinner or work and a 32 in high-definition (HD) screen.

The design of these unique and complex spaces challenged ACJC on technical constraints, including pressure and temperature regulations, air-flow and lighting, while still providing a secure and comfortable area.

Strengthened by its VIP customer’s satisfaction and based on its experience, the Airbus subsidiary is now working on full-height suite concepts for the A380. “Our contact with airline companies showed us that this kind of product could be adapted to airlines, matching their branding, culture and operations” says Sylvain Mariat, Head of the Creative Design Studio.

“Through this approach, ACJC wishes to capitalise on its avant-garde process on VIP market to offer to airlines’ demanding passengers state-of-the-art technologies and innovations, while satisfying specific regulations and restrictions” concludes Joël Frugier, ACJC General Manager.

About Airbus Corporate Jet Centre

Backed by the full resources of its shareholder Airbus, the world's largest manufacturer of modern airliners, the Airbus Corporate Jet Centre (ACJC) offers an unrivalled agility to provide customised solutions to Airbus standards. Its range of expertise initially includes VIP cabin completions, comprehensive maintenance services as well as high-end system upgrade solutions business & private customers and now extends to finest product developments for premium airlines passengers.

With around 200 employees in Toulouse, France, ACJC has successfully completed more than 30 VIP cabins for Airbus corporate jet aircraft worldwide. It deals now with world-class airlines, addressing Airbus single-aisle and A330 and A340 families.