Heavy jet
The newest of the Challenger family, the widest-cabin large jet, with updated avionics and a premium, current interior.
The range and runway figures shown are typical manufacturer values. Fully loaded with passengers and luggage, real-world range is shorter, so Aaliya Jets advises on the right aircraft for your exact route.
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The Challenger 650 is the latest in Bombardier’s Challenger 600 series, a widebody design that has been in continuous production and refinement since the 1980s. Entering service in 2015, it offers one of the widest cabins in its class along with updated engines and avionics. It is a proven, comfortable large jet for transcontinental travel.
The Challenger 650 was announced in 2014 and entered service in 2015 as the latest evolution of Bombardier’s long-running Challenger 600 series, with NetJets as launch customer. It refined the proven widebody airframe with more powerful engines and an updated cabin rather than a clean-sheet design.
Power comes from two General Electric CF34-3B engines, and the flight deck uses Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics. The cabin offers around 6 feet of headroom across an almost 8 foot wide flat floor, with a rear enclosed lavatory, and delivers up to 4,000 nautical miles of range with typical loads.
Typical manufacturer figures for the Bombardier Challenger 650.
| Manufacturer | Bombardier |
| Category | Heavy jet |
| Seats | 12 |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.80 |
| Range | 7,408 km / 4,000 nm |
| Cabin height | 6.1 ft |
| Baggage | 7 suitcases |
How many passengers can it carry? 12 in a typical layout.
What trips suit it best? Six to eight hour missions.
How much does it cost to charter per hour? As a guide, around USD 8,000 to 12,000 per hour, depending on the route, dates and operator. Aaliya Jets always quotes the real operator price, with no hidden markup.
Is there an enclosed toilet? Yes, there is a fully enclosed rear lavatory with a vanity.
Can you stand up in the cabin? Yes, the cabin offers around 6 feet of headroom across a flat floor, so passengers can stand and move freely.
What sort of range does it offer? The Challenger 650 flies up to 4,000 nautical miles with six passengers and standard reserves, enough for most intercontinental sectors.
Can it fly transatlantic? Yes, its 4,000 nautical mile range supports many transatlantic routes, for example the north-eastern United States to western Europe.
What routes does it suit best? It suits long sectors where cabin width matters, such as Europe to the Gulf, or transatlantic city pairs with a full complement of passengers.
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