ACJ319neo sets record during test-flight

The first ACJ319neo1 successfully completed a 16 hour and 10 minute test-flight on 26 April, setting a new record for the longest A320 family flight by an Airbus crew. Flying from Toulouse to northern Greenland and back, the endurance flight included a simulated diversion under 180 min ETOPS 3 rules, for which the A320 airliner family is already certificated. The aircraft is due to be delivered to K5 Aviation of Germany in the coming months, after ACJ319neo flight-trials are completed. “We want to fly customers to their destination using the quickest routes, as well as delivering unsurpassed comfort and service, and