Current Production · Certified · In Service · Mature Current Generation
Bombardier Challenger 3500
A proven, current-generation super midsize jet with a highly usable cabin and a mature fleet. It wins by combining range, cabin, baggage and fleet maturity in one platform.
Certified and in service · Entry into service: September 2022
Image illustrative · not the specific aircraft offered
Range
Confirmed per aircraft
Engines
Twin engines
Passengers
Confirmed per aircraft
Sleeping
Confirmed per aircraft
Seats
9 standard · 10 max
Entry into service
2022
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Overview
What Is the Bombardier Challenger 3500?
The Challenger 3500 is a proven, current-generation super midsize jet with a highly usable cabin and a mature operating fleet.
The Challenger 3500 does not win by maximizing one specification. It wins by combining range, cabin, baggage and fleet maturity in one highly usable Super Midsize platform.
As with any model, the individual aircraft matters more than the name. Layout, connectivity and operator differ between aircraft, and we confirm the actual aircraft against your route, passengers, luggage and airports.
Status
Current Production and Mature Fleet
In service is not the same as available for charter on your date. We check live inventory for every request.
September 2022
The first Challenger 3500 enters service.
October 2024
Bombardier announces the 100th Challenger 3500 delivery.
27 July 2026
Bombardier delivers the 200th Challenger 3500, to Piero Ferrari, Vice Chairman of Ferrari, less than four years after entry into service. Bombardier states that since 2023 it has outdelivered every other business-jet model in the medium and heavy categories.
Right-sizing
Challenger 350 or Challenger 3500?
Challenger 350
The previous generation, still widely flown in charter fleets. Similar airframe and range class; older cabin.
Challenger 3500
The current generation: Nuage seating, updated cabin technology and voice-controlled cabin functions.
Which to charter
Either can suit the same mission. The 3500 brings the newer cabin; a 350 may widen availability on your date.
When to step up
For longer nonstop sectors or a larger cabin, a Challenger 650 or a long-range jet such as the Global 6500 may be needed.
Range
What Does the Published Range Actually Mean?
Published maximum: Confirmed per aircraft.
The published figure
Bombardier publishes 3,400 nm maximum range. It is a maximum under stated conditions, not a promise for every flight.
Transcontinental
Coast-to-coast US and long intra-European sectors are the natural use.
Selected transatlantic
Some transatlantic city pairs are possible nonstop; it is never assumed. Winds, payload and season are calculated per flight.
Payload and airports
More passengers, luggage or a short, hot or high runway reduce the margin on longer sectors.
Range illustration
Where a Challenger 3500 Can Reach
Within Europe
Comfortably within range for most city pairs.
US coast to coast
A typical Challenger 3500 mission.
Europe ↔ Gulf
Many sectors are possible nonstop; confirmed per flight.
Transatlantic
Selected city pairs only, depending on winds and payload. Otherwise a technical stop or a long-range jet.
Cabin
Flat Floor, Seating, Baggage and Technology
Wide flat-floor cabin with Nuage seating. Actual seating, sleeping and layout depend on the individual aircraft.
Wide flat floor
A wide, flat-floor super midsize cabin.
Passengers
Typically 9 seats standard and up to 10 maximum. Confirmed per aircraft.
Nuage seating
Bombardier's Nuage seats, where installed. Confirmed per aircraft.
Voice-controlled cabin
Voice control for selected cabin functions, where fitted.
Baggage
Strong baggage capacity for the class. Bag shapes, skis and golf bags are confirmed per flight.
Connectivity
Systems, coverage and data allowances vary. We confirm the installed system for your route.
Engineering
Platform, Cabin Technology and Engines
Mature platform
Evolved from the Challenger 300/350 line, with an established support network.
Cabin technology
Updated cabin management and technology over the Challenger 350.
Engines
Twin engines. Engine type confirmed with the operator for each aircraft.
Airports
London City, Monaco and Short Runways
Airport suitability
Whether a specific airport works is calculated per flight by the operator.
London City
Not assumed. Approvals are aircraft and operator specific; confirmed per flight.
Monaco and the Riviera
Nice is the usual gateway, with helicopter or car transfer.
Short, hot or high runways
These can restrict take-off weight and range. Confirmed per flight.
Missions
Challenger 3500 Route Use Cases
US coast to coast
A core transcontinental mission.
Compare
Challenger 3500 vs Challenger 350, 650, Longitude, Praetor 600E, G280 and Falcon 2000LXS
| Aircraft | Range | Compared with the Challenger 3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Challenger 3500 | Confirmed per aircraft | Current production; mature, active charter fleet. |
| Bombardier Challenger 350 | Confirmed per aircraft | Previous generation; widely available in charter. |
| Bombardier Challenger 650 | 4,000 nm source | Large-cabin heavy Challenger with more range. |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3,500 nm source | Efficiency-led super midsize: fast, quiet, mature platform. |
| Embraer Praetor 600E | 4,018 nm source | More published range (4,018 nm); newer, smaller fleet. |
| Gulfstream G280 | 3,600 nm source | Gulfstream's super midsize. |
| Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | 4,000 nm source | Wide-cabin Falcon with strong airport performance. |
| Bombardier Global 6500 | 6,600 nm source | The step up to a long-range jet. |
Published maximums. Actual range depends on passengers, payload, weather, winds, reserves and conditions.
The aircraft matters
Why the Actual Aircraft Matters
Generation
A Challenger 350 and 3500 look similar; we confirm which you are offered.
Layout
Seating and divans differ between aircraft.
Connectivity
System, coverage and data allowance vary.
Airport approvals
Some airports need specific aircraft, operator or crew approvals.
Operator
Every flight is operated by a licensed operator. LUND GROUP does not own aircraft.
Photos
We send photos of the specific aircraft, not brochure images.
Charter
Challenger 3500 Charter Availability and Cost
- Flight time and route
- Positioning from the aircraft's base
- Crew overnights
- Airport, handling and overflight fees
- Catering and on-board requests
- Season and short-notice demand
- Aircraft generation and specification
- One-way vs return
- De-icing and weather
Acquisition
Challenger 3500 for Sale and Acquisition
Buying a Challenger 3500
We act on the buyer side to source aircraft that fit your mission, cabin and airports.
New or pre-owned
Current production, with a growing pre-owned market as the fleet passes 200 deliveries. Records and warranty status matter.
3500 or a 350
A pre-owned Challenger 350 can be an alternative; we compare cost, cabin and support.
Related
Other Super Midsize and Long-Range Jets
FAQ
Challenger 3500: Questions
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