Airbus displayed one of its ACJTwoTwenty jets at a conference in Geneva. The $100 million private-jet version of its A220 airliner had several sections. That included an entertainment area, meeting room, and large bathroom at the aft.
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You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Advertisement The Airbus A220 has a unique history. The firm's smallest airliner started life as the Bombardier CSeries before financial difficulties led to its acquisition by the European planemaker.
It utilizes fly-by-wire technology, which is key in Airbus' history. In the 1980s, the A320 became the second commercial jet after Concorde to use it — helping propel the manufacturer to compete with Boeing. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.
Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in . Typically used to serve regional routes, Airbus also offers a private-jet version of the A220 through its Corporate Jets division, called the ACJ TwoTwenty .
Richard Gaona, the CEO of charter airline Comlux, told Aviation International News it usually retails for around $80 million. He added that it serves a different market to Boeing Business Jets . Advertisement Business Insider went on board an ACJ TwoTwenty owned by Comlux.
While it wasn't as extravagant as some private jets, it was well configured to serve corporations — kitted out with meeting areas and divans that can be used as beds..
