Charter a Challenger 650
Range
7,408 km
Speed
988 km/h
Passenger seats
12 Seats
Category
Large Jets
Bombardier Challenger 650 Overview
The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a twin‑engine large business jet manufactured by Bombardier Aerospace in Canada, introduced as an enhanced successor to the Challenger 605 in 2015. It retains the proven Challenger 600 lineage while adding more powerful engines, advanced cabin design, and the Bombardier Vision flight deck. Well-suited for transcontinental travel, it merges spacious cabin comfort with dependable performance. Simply Jet recommends the Challenger 650 for clients seeking a luxurious interior, global reach, and operational reliability.
Aircraft Features
Range and Performance
The Challenger 650 offers a maximum range of about 4,000 nautical miles (7,408 km) under NBAA IFR conditions, enough to connect cities like New York–London or Dubai–Singapore non-stop. Equipped with GE CF34‑3B engines delivering higher thrust, it supports efficient long‑range cruising with strong takeoff performance from demanding airfields.
Cabin Comfort and Configuration
The cabin has a volume of approximately 1,146 cubic feet, with seating for 9 passengers in a standard configuration; layouts support up to 12 passengers in special arrangements. The cabin design includes a forward club suite, aft divan, and spacious galley layout, featuring large windows, swivel seats, and HD entertainment systems for a refined in-flight experience.
Onboard Amenities
Amenities include a full-service galley with oven, microwave, sink, ice drawer, and optional chilled storage; a lavatory; and a baggage compartment (115 ft³) accessible during flight. Cabin entertainment offers Ka-band high-speed internet (optional), large HD monitors, USB/HDMI ports, and cabin management via mobile devices.
Technology and Flight Deck
The Challenger 650 is fitted with the Bombardier Vision flight deck, which includes Synthetic Vision System, Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics, MultiScan weather radar, and optional heads-up display (HUD), enhancing pilot situational awareness and reducing workload.
Bombardier Challenger 650 Certification
Bombardier officially announced the Challenger 650 in 2014. It entered service in 2015, and received Transport Canada certification in late 2015, followed by EASA type certification in early 2016. Deliveries commenced in 2015–2016, solidifying its place as the current flagship of the Challenger 600 series.
How much does it cost to charter a Bombardier Challenger 650?
Prices to charter a private jet will start on average as low as 5,500€ to up to 13,000€ an hour. The actual charter price will be significantly impacted by various factors, such as the size of the aircraft, the lead time before takeoff, the flight time, the positioning of flights and other factors that your advisors take into account while building your offers. Here are some popular routes with price estimates for a Bombardier Challenger 650 included:
| Bombardier Challenger 650 | ||||
| From | Farnborough | Frankfurt | Stansted | New York |
| To | Nice | Stavanger | Amman | Philipsburg |
| Aircraft Category | Large Jet | Large Jet | Large Jet | Large Jet |
| Flight Time | 1h 42min | 1h 42min | 4h 40min | 3h 41min |
| Price | 27,000 | 27,000 | 41,500 | 41,500 |
| Passengers | 10-14 | 10-14 | 10-14 | 10-14 |
About the Manufacturer
Bombardier
Bombardier, a Canadian aerospace manufacturer headquartered in Montreal, has refined its focus on the business aviation sector. It produces two key families of corporate jets—the Challenger and Global series—recognized for long-range performance, comfort and reliability. The Global 7500, among its flagship aircraft, exemplifies the company’s commitment to innovation in spacious, high-performance private jets. Bombardier’s business-jet expertise aligns closely with Simply Jet’s values of comfort, reliability and excellence.
Why choose Simply Jet
At Simply Jet, we redefine reliability and convenience in private aviation.
What sets us apart from other private jet brokers is our unique approach to customer service and excellence, rooted in the values of our founding members—all proud alumni of the globally renowned Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL). We place great emphasis on creating an exceptional experience for our clients, strengthened by the deep passion for hospitality that forms the foundation of our culture. Our in-depth understanding of private aviation and fervour for delivering impeccable service are at your disposal around the clock.
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