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Amy Wilder

Lufthansa Technik has introduced a dedicated upgrade program for the ACJ318 Elite Airbus corporate jet, offering a range of cabin and technical enhancements to modernize the smallest members of Airbus’ A320 family. The company’s VIP Center of Excellence in Hamburg will certify and deliver the modifications, which include both cosmetic and system-level refurbishments.
The new upgrade options include refreshed veneers, carpets, and upholstery, as well as replacements of the in-flight entertainment architecture. High-definition screens, upgraded speakers, and a modernized cabin management system are available, while connectivity can be enhanced through a low-earth-orbit satcom solution by Airbus Corporate Jets. The LEO ACJ Connect Link system leverages Gogo Galileo’s full duplex terminal to deliver onboard internet performance.
ACJ president Chadi Saade said the partnership ensures customers benefit from “the most advanced connectivity options,” while Lufthansa Technik v-p Fabian Nagel pointed to a need to address both technological obsolescence and wear accumulated over more than a decade of service.
Originally outfitted by Lufthansa Technik between 2007 and 2015, the ACJ318 Elite features an airliner-width fuselage with separate dining, lounge, and office zones, along with a private bath and bedroom. Although the 19-passenger layout was largely standardized, the manufacturer noted that expectations for materials, interior styling, and onboard connectivity have evolved significantly.

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Lufthansa Technik Launches VIP Upgrade Program for ACJ318 Elite Airbus Jet

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Lufthansa Technik launches an ACJ318 Elite upgrade program featuring refreshed interiors, new IFE, and LEO satcom options.

Lufthansa Technik Launches ACJ318 Elite Upgrade Program

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