Heavy Jet
Bombardier Challenger 605 — Private Jet Charter
The Bombardier Challenger 605 is a heavy jet aircraft with a maximum range of 4,123 nm, 9 seats. SkyAccess tracks 50 active Bombardier Challenger 605 aircraft across 41 FAA Part 135 charter operators, with 12 upcoming empty legs published on this type.
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Bombardier Challenger 605 Specifications
- Seats
- 9
- Max range
- 4,123 nm
- Max speed
- 488 kts
- Ceiling
- 41,000 ft
- Cabin LxWxH
- 341 × 98 × 73 in
- Cabin volume
- —
- Engines
- 2 × General Electric
- MTOW
- 48,200 lb
The Bombardier Challenger 600 series is a family of business jets manufactured by Canadair of Bombardier Aerospace. With 1,600 Challengers in service, the fleet has logged an impressive 7.3 million hours over 4.3 million flights. Introduced in 2006, the Bombardier Challenger 605 is a direct development of the Challenger 604. Powered by two General Electric CF34-3B engines with 8,729 pounds of thrust and using 258 gallons per hour (GPH), the Bombardier Challenger 605 can travel up to 4,150 nautical miles operating under NBAA IFR with 4 passengers. This jet is designed with lower weight and higher thrust than its predecessors, as well as larger cabin windows and a new tail-cone. The cockpit is equipped with Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics, providing 55% more display space and less empty weight. The Bombardier Challenger 605 offers larger and higher positioned windows, an upgraded galley, a revamped cabin and cockpit, and upgraded avionics, along with an increased payload. The cabin volume for the Bombardier Challenger 605 is 1,150 cubic feet. Typical configuration features 9 passenger and 2 crew seats. With a luggage capacity of approximately 15 pieces, the Challenger 605 offers private jet passengers the best possible comfort. The 605 also boasts a 200 lb. payload improvement over its predecessor thanks to optimal weight distribution and improved fuel economy. The Challenger is designed to have seamless and straightforward maintenance procedures, which reduces the cost of operations for owners, operators, and end-users. Production of the Bombardier Challenger 605 ended in 2016, with a total of 290 jets being manufactured. Of those, 287 remain in operation, with 6.3% being for sale. North America holds the largest percentage of the fleet with 58%, and Asia has 21%. An additional 17% is operated in Europe. Vref values a 2007 Challenger 605 at $8.3 million and a 2015 model at $16 million.
Operators flying the Bombardier Challenger 605 (41)
Upcoming Bombardier Challenger 605 empty legs
Active Bombardier Challenger 605 aircraft on SkyAccess (50)
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Tail numbers, year, operator, and base for the 50 active Bombardier Challenger 605 aircraft on SkyAccess are available to members.
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Frequently asked about Bombardier Challenger 605 charter
- How much does it cost to charter a Bombardier Challenger 605?
- Bombardier Challenger 605 charter pricing varies by route, time to departure, and operator. Empty leg pricing on the Bombardier Challenger 605 runs 25–80% below the equivalent on-demand charter rate, with the deepest discounts inside the 72-hour window before departure. On-demand retail charter on the same aircraft is the right product for fixed-date trips.
- Which operators fly the Bombardier Challenger 605?
- 41 FAA Part 135 operators currently fly the Bombardier Challenger 605 on SkyAccess, with 50 active aircraft on the certificates. Each operator's profile lists the specific tail numbers, year of manufacture, base location, and current FAA registration status.
- Are there Bombardier Challenger 605 empty leg flights available?
- SkyAccess currently has 12 upcoming Bombardier Challenger 605 empty leg flights published across partner operators. Inventory turns over hourly as operators publish new positioning legs and existing legs are booked — set a saved-search alert on the model to be notified when new Bombardier Challenger 605 empty legs appear.
- Is the Bombardier Challenger 605 a safe aircraft to charter?
- The Bombardier Challenger 605 is an FAA-certificated airframe. Safety at the trip level depends on the operator, not the airframe model — every operator on SkyAccess holds an active FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate and many carry additional third-party audits (ARGUS, Wyvern, IS-BAO). Check the operator's profile for their specific certification and audit history.