The Airbus ACJ318 is the smallest aircraft in the Airbus Corporate Jets family, and for Orlando groups of fourteen to nineteen who want an airliner-derived cabin without the footprint or cost of a larger narrow-body, it is often the right answer. Four thousand two hundred nautical miles and a cabin that was designed as a blank-slate interior rather than adapted from an economy-class row.
Airbus Corporate Jets builds the ACJ318 on the A318 short-haul airframe, adding auxiliary fuel tanks to extend range well beyond the airline version. The corporate cabin is configured from scratch and varies by completion, but fourteen to nineteen seats in a lounge or conference arrangement is typical. Cruise is around Mach 0.78 and range is 4,200 nautical miles.
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 (about 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 Orlando
Orlando is a natural fit for an aircraft this size. Groups of fifteen or more traveling together for a convention at the Orange County Convention Center, a board retreat, or a sports organization moving staff and management on one aircraft are the realistic users. The ACJ318 puts everyone in the same cabin rather than splitting the party across two or three smaller jets, and at 4,200 nautical miles it covers the East Coast, the Midwest, and the western United States as single legs from Orlando International.
The Caribbean and Latin America routes matter here. From Central Florida, the ACJ318 reaches Panama City, Bogota, Lima, and most of the Caribbean island chain without a fuel stop, which is what makes it useful for the charter market rather than just for head-of-state travel. A group of sixteen executives attending a regional conference in a Latin American capital travels as one party, and the total trip cost divided by the seat count is a different conversation than it looks on the headline hourly rate.
Each ACJ318 is completed by a separate interior house, so two aircraft of this type can be entirely different products. We confirm the actual cabin layout, the seat count, the galley, and the lavatory configuration for the specific airframe before quoting. The model designation is only the starting point.
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; reports may be provided on request.
- 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
Industry hourly rates for the Airbus ACJ318 run $16,000 to $22,000 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Other VIP Airliners Available
The full vip airliners category page lists every vip airliner we arrange for Orlando departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Airbus ACJ318 charter in or out of Orlando, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or head to our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
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.