Bombardier delivers 200th Challenger 3500
The 200th jet will help Ferrari travel to Formula One races and other business engagements, said Bombardier.
Bombardier has delivered its 200th Challenger 3500 aircraft to Piero Ferrari, vice chairman of Ferrari.
The Canadian OEM said reaching this milestone less than four years after entry into service underscores the aircraft’s strong market momentum and growing customer demand.
“Delivering the 200th Challenger 3500 jet is a defining milestone for Bombardier and a powerful testament to the aircraft’s remarkable success in the super-midsize segment,” said David Murray, executive vice president, Manufacturing, IT and Bombardier Operational Excellence System.
“We are especially proud to mark this milestone with Mr Piero Ferrari and thank him for the confidence he has placed in Bombardier. This achievement speaks to the exceptional dedication of our employees, the confidence our customers continue to place in Bombardier and the strength of an aircraft that delivers outstanding performance, impressive efficiency and an elevated cabin experience. The Challenger 3500 jet has quickly established itself as a category leader, and we look forward to building on that momentum.”
Since its first full year of deliveries in 2023, the aircraft has out-delivered every other business jet model in the medium and heavy categories, according to Bombardier. The company announced the 100th delivery of the Challenger 3500 in late October 2024.
The jet also continues to gain traction among leading fleet operators. Recent firm commitments from operators include BOND, NetJets and VistaJet.
The Challenger 3500 features the industry’s first voice-controlled cabin and the acclaimed Nuage seat, originally introduced on the Global 7500 aircraft. The aircraft also carries an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), as does Bombardier’s entire portfolio of in-production aircraft.
