Elite Traveler Spring 2019

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Airbus ACJ350 XWB BEST JET FOR HOSTING A 24-HOUR AROUND-THE-WORLD PARTY With a maximum range exceeding 12,500 miles, the newest Airbus Corporate Jet, ACJ350 XWB, delivers plenty of space, allowing up to 25 guests to roam the cabin on flights exceeding 22 hours. Airbus bills the ACJ350 XWB as the world’s most modern VIP widebody aircraft. The XWB — for Extra Wide Body — benefits from the extensive use of advanced materials. More than 70 percent of the aircraft is built of structures combining carbon composites (53 percent), titanium and modern aluminum alloys. The result: a lighter and more cost- efficient aircraft with reduced maintenance needs. And the power plants, the latest-generation Rolls- Royce Trent XWB, run more quietly and use less fuel than previous versions. Of course, the interior finish and exterior paint are all up to the owner, so this globetrotter can be outfitted to your specifications. $317m, airbus.com

BY THE NUMBERS Passengers 25 Range 12,500 nm Max speed 525 mph Landing distance 6,500 ft