Bombardier Celebrates Milestone Challenger 3500 Aircraft Delivery, the 1,000th Bombardier Super-Midsize Business Jet to Take to the Skies

• The milestone delivery took place with customer JM Family Entreprises, who received the ceremonial key to their aircraft at Bombardier’s Challenger delivery centre
• More than 700 Bombardier employees and invitees gathered to celebrate this milestone, emphasizing the exceptional talent and expertise that contributed to the historic success of Bombardier’s line of super-midsize aircraft
• The Challenger 3500 aircraft continues to set the standard in its category with its industry-leading performance and operational efficiency, as well as its expertly designed cabin

MONTRÉAL, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier is proud to announce the delivery of its 1,000^th super-midsize aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the history of business aviation. This landmark achievement was celebrated with the delivery of a Challenger 3500 aircraft to JM Family Entreprises, a long-standing Bombardier customer, during a special ceremony at Bombardier’s Challenger delivery centre in Montréal. 

“Reaching the delivery of our 1,000^th super-midsize aircraft marks a defining moment for Bombardier,” said Éric Martel, President and CEO of Bombardier. “This milestone is a testament to the dedication and exceptional talent of our employees, as well as the trust and loyalty of our customers around the world. It holds even greater significance as we are celebrating with a client who shares our family values, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to the community. Challenger super-midsize aircraft have been a game changer in the industry as they defined a new business jet segment, and we are excited to continue building on this legacy.”

During the celebration, the Bombardier team handed over the ceremonial keys of the Challenger 3500 aircraft to JM Family Enterprises and presented the aircraft to the more than 700 employees and invitees in attendance for this historic event.

Bombardier’s super-midsize aircraft have set the standard in the category since the original model’s entry-into-service, earning a reputation for industry-leading reliability and exceptional performance. Over the last two decades, these performance-leading Bombardier aircraft have been the best-selling jets in their class, and the Challenger 3500 jet is continuing the winning streak, leading its segment in 2024 as the most delivered jet.

The Challenger 3500 aircraft has rapidly become one of the most sought-after aircraft in its category, delivering the lowest direct operating costs, leading performance, unparalleled versatility and a state-of-the-art cabin. It offers numerous industry and category firsts, including the voice-controlled cabin, and seamlessly integrates several key features from the Bombardier’s ultra-long-range Global 7500 aircraft, notably the innovative Nuage seat.

The Challenger 3500 aircraft also carries an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), as does Bombardier’s entire portfolio of in-production aircraft. With this, Bombardier remains to this day the only business jet manufacturer to have published EPDs for its aircraft. Bombardier also covers all its operational flights with Sustainable Aviation Fuel through the Book-and-Claim system.

About Bombardier

At Bombardier (BBD-B.TO), we design, build, modify and maintain the world’s best-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. That means not simply exceeding standards but understanding customers well enough to anticipate their unspoken needs.

For them, we are committed to pioneering the future of aviation—innovating to make flying more reliable, efficient and sustainable. And we are passionate about delivering unrivaled craftsmanship and care, giving our customers greater confidence and the elevated experience they deserve and expect. Because people who shape the world will always need the most productive and responsible ways to move through it.

Bombardier customers operate a fleet of approximately 5,100 aircraft, supported by a vast network of Bombardier team members worldwide and 10 service facilities across six countries. Bombardier’s performance-leading jets are proudly manufactured in aerostructure, assembly and completion facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. In 2024, Bombardier was honoured with the prestigious “Red Dot: Best of the Best” award for Brands and Communication Design.

For Information

For corporate news and information, including Bombardier’s Environmental, Social and Governance report, as well as the company’s plans to cover all its flight operations with a blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) utilizing the Book-and-Claim system visit bombardier.com.

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