Super Midsize Jet

Challenger 3500 — Private Jet Charter

The Challenger 3500 is a super midsize jet aircraft with a maximum range of 3,400 nm, 9 seats. SkyAccess tracks 1 active Challenger 3500 aircraft across 1 certified charter operators, with 0 upcoming empty legs published on this type.

Last updated May 25, 2026.

Challenger 3500 Specifications

Seats: 9
Max range: 3,400 nm
Max speed: 637 kts
Ceiling: 45,000 ft
Cabin LxWxH: 302 × 86 × 72 in
Cabin volume: —
Engines: 2 × Honeywell
MTOW: 40,600 lb

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a cutting-edge super-midsize business jet developed and manufactured by Bombardier. As the successor to the Challenger 350, the Challenger 3500 is set to enter service in the second half of 2022. Featuring an advanced wing design, refined aerodynamics, and a pilot-centric avionics suite, the Bombardier Challenger 3500 promises an exceptionally smooth ride from takeoff to touchdown. Bombardier has already secured its largest order of 2021 for the Bombardier Challenger 3500, with a 20-unit purchase worth over $500 million. The estimated cost to purchase the Bombardier Challenger 3500 as a green aircraft is $25,000,000. Powered by two Honeywell HTF7350 engines, the aircraft can climb to 43,000 feet and achieve a nonstop range of 3,400 nautical miles. It boasts improved field performance, including steep-approach capabilities, enabling it to operate in and out of some of the world's most challenging airports, such as Aspen, London City, and Lugano. The Challenger 350 can complete non-stop flights like Los Angeles to Honolulu and London to Dubai. With a dispatch reliability of 99.8% and the lowest direct operating costs in its class, it offers exceptional value for its price. The aircraft features the most technologically advanced cabin in its class, introducing productivity-enhancing features such as the industry’s first voice-controlled cabin and the revolutionary Nuage seat. It also offers outstanding field performance and steep-approach capabilities, allowing operation in and out of challenging airports worldwide. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 cabin maximizes productivity and comfort with advanced sound insulation, the widest flat floor design in its class, the lowest cabin altitude, and the fastest air circulation system at 4,850 feet. The cockpit includes more baseline equipment and improved navigation programs. The aircraft’s innovative design earned it the “Red Dot” and “Grands Prix du Design” awards in 2022. As of Q2 2025, the factory list price of the Bombardier Challenger 3500 is $26,700,000.

Operators flying the Challenger 3500 (1)

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1 certified charter operators list a Challenger 3500 on SkyAccess. Operator identity is kept confidential — members and charter requests get the full list.

Active Challenger 3500 aircraft on SkyAccess (1)

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Tail numbers, year, operator, and base for the 1 active Challenger 3500 aircraft on SkyAccess are available to members.

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Frequently asked about Challenger 3500 charter

How much does it cost to charter a Challenger 3500?: Challenger 3500 charter pricing varies by route, time to departure, and operator. Empty leg pricing on the Challenger 3500 is typically 25 to 75% below a comparable full charter, and operators can set a listing's price to step down as departure approaches. A full on-demand charter on the same aircraft is the right product for fixed-date trips.
Which operators fly the Challenger 3500?: 1 certified charter operator currently flies the Challenger 3500 on SkyAccess, with 1 active aircraft on the certificate. Each operator's profile lists the specific tail numbers, year of manufacture, base location, and current FAA registration status.
Are there Challenger 3500 empty leg flights available?: SkyAccess currently has 0 upcoming Challenger 3500 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 Challenger 3500 empty legs appear.
Is the Challenger 3500 a safe aircraft to charter?: The Challenger 3500 is a type-certificated airframe. Safety at the trip level depends on the operator, not the airframe model — every operator on SkyAccess holds an active air carrier certificate (Part 135 in the U.S., or the equivalent authority abroad), and many carry additional third-party audits (ARGUS, Wyvern, IS-BAO). Check the operator's profile for their specific certification and audit history.

Frequently asked about Challenger 3500 charter

Tail	Year	Operator	Base
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How much does it cost to charter a Challenger 3500?

Challenger 3500 charter pricing varies by route, time to departure, and operator. Empty leg pricing on the Challenger 3500 is typically 25 to 75% below a comparable full charter, and operators can set a listing's price to step down as departure approaches. A full on-demand charter on the same aircraft is the right product for fixed-date trips.

Which operators fly the Challenger 3500?

1 certified charter operator currently flies the Challenger 3500 on SkyAccess, with 1 active aircraft on the certificate. Each operator's profile lists the specific tail numbers, year of manufacture, base location, and current FAA registration status.

Are there Challenger 3500 empty leg flights available?

SkyAccess currently has 0 upcoming Challenger 3500 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 Challenger 3500 empty legs appear.

Is the Challenger 3500 a safe aircraft to charter?

The Challenger 3500 is a type-certificated airframe. Safety at the trip level depends on the operator, not the airframe model — every operator on SkyAccess holds an active air carrier certificate (Part 135 in the U.S., or the equivalent authority abroad), and many carry additional third-party audits (ARGUS, Wyvern, IS-BAO). Check the operator's profile for their specific certification and audit history.