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- Apr 7, 2026
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Comlux America Secures FAA Approval for ACJ TwoTwenty Interior
Comlux America has become the first company worldwide to secure FAA approval for an Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty interior, effectively opening the way for the new extra-large business jet to be registered in the United States.
Comlux America has become the first company worldwide to secure FAA approval for an Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty interior—an event that effectively opens the way for this new extra-large business jet to be registered in the United States. Just 2 years after Comlux obtained a similar FAA certificate (STC) for a Boeing BBJ MAX 8 interior, the company has established a unique advantage: the same completion center is now certified for both Airbus and Boeing VIP versions—an achievement that no one else in the market can yet match. For US customers, this means less bureaucracy, shorter delivery times, and complete freedom to operate the TwoTwenty under both FAA and EASA jurisdictions.
FAA Certification: A Step Toward Transatlantic Mobility
The new US STC allows DOA21, a design office affiliated with Comlux, to approve and certify any modifications to the TwoTwenty’s high-end interior in accordance with FAA requirements. Put simply, a North American buyer can now order an ACJ TwoTwenty with a Comlux interior, register it with a US tail number, and operate it in full compliance with FAA Part 91 or 135 regulations.
Dual certification is not merely a formality; it ensures the aircraft is recognized under 2 of the world’s strictest regulatory systems at once. For owners, this simplifies entry into service and maintenance management, while also providing the freedom to base or charter the aircraft on either side of the Atlantic without additional certification procedures.
According to Comlux’s official press release (April 2026), this is the world’s first FAA approval for an Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty interior—and it came just 2 years after the previous FAA STC for a Boeing BBJ MAX 8 interior.
A Cabin Designed for Personal Sovereignty
Based on the Airbus A220-100, the ACJ TwoTwenty is creating a new market category—the “extra-large business jet”—combining intercontinental range with the feeling of a genuine home in the sky. Its 23.8-meter-long, 143 m³ cabin provides almost twice as much space as most traditional large-class aircraft, with a height of 2.11 m and a width of 3.3 m, allowing passengers to move freely among 6 separate zones.
The TwoTwenty’s raison d’être is its rare balance between power and tranquility. With Pratt & Whitney PW1500G turbofan engines that are barely audible at cruising altitude, the aircraft can cover up to 10,500 kilometers—enough to connect Los Angeles and Geneva without refueling—while maintaining noise levels more akin to a luxury suite than an airliner. Comlux’s resort-style interior combines hand-stitched leather, tactile veneers, and dynamic lighting that adapts to circadian rhythms.
For discerning travelers accustomed to Gulfstream or Bombardier flagships, the TwoTwenty offers not a replacement but a reimagining—a bridge between ultra-long range and a genuinely livable space.
Comlux America and DOA21: An Integrated Symphony
The FAA certificate also strengthens the position of Comlux’s completion center in Indianapolis—one of the few in the world to hold both EASA and FAA approvals for VIP narrowbody aircraft programs. Under CEO Adam White, Comlux America serves as project integrator and executor, while DOA21—a Malta-registered division holding Design Organisation Approval authority—provides design leadership and engineering certification under Peter Goan.
As Goan noted when announcing the news, the development “strengthens DOA’s ability to deliver fully compliant innovation on a global scale.” In practice, this means Comlux will be able to significantly accelerate the launch of bespoke projects for US customers without routing every engineering change through European authorities, substantially shortening delivery times and simplifying after-sales support under US jurisdiction.
Market Significance: Shifting the Balance in the Extra-Large Jet Segment
Although the ACJ TwoTwenty remains a rarity on the US register—there are still no aircraft with N-numbers—this approval effectively removes the final regulatory obstacle. Comlux becomes the first fully qualified completion center capable of offering the VIP Airbus platform directly to US customers.
Analysts expect Comlux’s move could stimulate demand from corporate fleets seeking widebody airliner comfort at a smaller size and lower cost than the BBJ MAX series. Given its range, efficiency, and maximum takeoff weight of 63,100 kg, the cost of ownership per square meter of cabin space could become one of the most efficient in the ultra-VIP segment.
Expert Opinion
The FAA certificate for Comlux’s ACJ TwoTwenty interior is more than an administrative formality; it is a symbol of the convergence of design expertise, craftsmanship, and regulatory competence. For North American buyers accustomed to the Gulfstream G700 or Bombardier Global 8000 but dreaming of the spaciousness of an airliner interior, the new approval opens up an exciting alternative.
In the broader context of business aviation’s evolution, where time is equated with currency and comfort with the highest return, Comlux’s transatlantic certification provides not merely market access, but an invitation to regard the sky as a private estate.
Comlux America has become the first company worldwide to secure FAA approval for an Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty interior—an event that effectively opens the way for this new extra-large business jet to be registered in the United States. Just 2 years after Comlux obtained a similar FAA certificate (STC) for a Boeing BBJ MAX 8 interior, the company has established a unique advantage: the same completion center is now certified for both Airbus and Boeing VIP versions—an achievement that no one else in the market can yet match. For US customers, this means less bureaucracy, shorter delivery times, and complete freedom to operate the TwoTwenty under both FAA and EASA jurisdictions.
FAA Certification: A Step Toward Transatlantic Mobility
The new US STC allows DOA21, a design office affiliated with Comlux, to approve and certify any modifications to the TwoTwenty’s high-end interior in accordance with FAA requirements. Put simply, a North American buyer can now order an ACJ TwoTwenty with a Comlux interior, register it with a US tail number, and operate it in full compliance with FAA Part 91 or 135 regulations.
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Dual certification is not merely a formality; it ensures the aircraft is recognized under 2 of the world’s strictest regulatory systems at once. For owners, this simplifies entry into service and maintenance management, while also providing the freedom to base or charter the aircraft on either side of the Atlantic without additional certification procedures.
According to Comlux’s official press release (April 2026), this is the world’s first FAA approval for an Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty interior—and it came just 2 years after the previous FAA STC for a Boeing BBJ MAX 8 interior.
A Cabin Designed for Personal Sovereignty
Based on the Airbus A220-100, the ACJ TwoTwenty is creating a new market category—the “extra-large business jet”—combining intercontinental range with the feeling of a genuine home in the sky. Its 23.8-meter-long, 143 m³ cabin provides almost twice as much space as most traditional large-class aircraft, with a height of 2.11 m and a width of 3.3 m, allowing passengers to move freely among 6 separate zones.
The TwoTwenty’s raison d’être is its rare balance between power and tranquility. With Pratt & Whitney PW1500G turbofan engines that are barely audible at cruising altitude, the aircraft can cover up to 10,500 kilometers—enough to connect Los Angeles and Geneva without refueling—while maintaining noise levels more akin to a luxury suite than an airliner. Comlux’s resort-style interior combines hand-stitched leather, tactile veneers, and dynamic lighting that adapts to circadian rhythms.
For discerning travelers accustomed to Gulfstream or Bombardier flagships, the TwoTwenty offers not a replacement but a reimagining—a bridge between ultra-long range and a genuinely livable space.
Comlux America and DOA21: An Integrated Symphony
The FAA certificate also strengthens the position of Comlux’s completion center in Indianapolis—one of the few in the world to hold both EASA and FAA approvals for VIP narrowbody aircraft programs. Under CEO Adam White, Comlux America serves as project integrator and executor, while DOA21—a Malta-registered division holding Design Organisation Approval authority—provides design leadership and engineering certification under Peter Goan.
As Goan noted when announcing the news, the development “strengthens DOA’s ability to deliver fully compliant innovation on a global scale.” In practice, this means Comlux will be able to significantly accelerate the launch of bespoke projects for US customers without routing every engineering change through European authorities, substantially shortening delivery times and simplifying after-sales support under US jurisdiction.
Market Significance: Shifting the Balance in the Extra-Large Jet Segment
Although the ACJ TwoTwenty remains a rarity on the US register—there are still no aircraft with N-numbers—this approval effectively removes the final regulatory obstacle. Comlux becomes the first fully qualified completion center capable of offering the VIP Airbus platform directly to US customers.
Analysts expect Comlux’s move could stimulate demand from corporate fleets seeking widebody airliner comfort at a smaller size and lower cost than the BBJ MAX series. Given its range, efficiency, and maximum takeoff weight of 63,100 kg, the cost of ownership per square meter of cabin space could become one of the most efficient in the ultra-VIP segment.
Expert Opinion
The FAA certificate for Comlux’s ACJ TwoTwenty interior is more than an administrative formality; it is a symbol of the convergence of design expertise, craftsmanship, and regulatory competence. For North American buyers accustomed to the Gulfstream G700 or Bombardier Global 8000 but dreaming of the spaciousness of an airliner interior, the new approval opens up an exciting alternative.
In the broader context of business aviation’s evolution, where time is equated with currency and comfort with the highest return, Comlux’s transatlantic certification provides not merely market access, but an invitation to regard the sky as a private estate.
