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The Challenger 300 is a 3,100 nm range, super midsize business jet made by Bombardier Aerospace in Canada. The project was announced at the July 1999 Paris Air Show as the Bombardier Continental. It made its maiden flight on 14 August, 2001 and was renamed Challenger 300 in September 2002. Canadian type approval was given on 31 May, 2003 and it entered service on 8 January, 2004.
The fuselage and the wing are semi-monocoque aluminium structures. Its supercritical wings have a fixed leading-edge, a 27 per cent sweep angle and 1.15m composite winglets. The Challenger 300 uses two Honeywell HTF 7000 turbofan engines, flat rated to 6,826 pounds of thrust each, and can take off in 4,810 ft. It can comfortably cruise above most bad weather and air traffic with a flight ceiling of 45,000 ft, and can carry eight passengers at a Mach 0.80 long range cruise.
The Challenger 350 is a slightly improved 3,200 nm range variant which first flew on 2 March, 2013 and was approved on 11 June, 2014. Hot-section modifications and FADEC increased the engine take off thrust to 7,323 lbs. A strengthened wing with canted winglets and more span allows for 900 lb more full fuel payload.
In September 2021, Bombardier unveiled the Challenger 3500, which incorporates a standard-equipped autothrottle system, Nuage cabin seating, a voice-controlled cabin management system and a reduced cabin altitude of 4,850 ft at 41,000 ft. The 3500 entered service in late 2022.
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| November 29, 2022 | Second Challenger 300 joins Chantilly charter fleet |
| October 18, 2022 | Challenger 3500 joins Sunwest charter fleet |
| October 8, 2022 | Part makes CL300 content management system upgrade simpler |
| September 20, 2022 | Challenger 3500 hits high notes with entry into service |
| August 19, 2022 | Airshare chooses Viasat for new aircraft deliveries |
| August 9, 2022 | Challenger 3500 will make European debut with Air Corporate |
| July 18, 2022 | Jet Edge receives 300th QTA inlet cowl upgrade |
| June 26, 2022 | StandardAero sets record for 1,000 HTF7000 engines |
| May 29, 2022 | Global Jet renews CAE training agreement for five years |
| May 25, 2022 | Bombardier publishes EPD for Challenger 3500 |
| April 30, 2022 | Metrojet Clark completes Challenger 350 12-month inspection |
| April 19, 2022 | Challenger 3500 earns award for innovative design |
| February 14, 2022 | DCAF adds Challenger 350 to managed fleet |
| January 19, 2022 | Priester adds another handful to managed fleet |
| January 18, 2022 | Global Jet adds three to fleet |
| December 21, 2021 | Jet Edge marks the arrival of its 25th jet |
| December 21, 2021 | Sparfell makes a virtue of fleet diversity |
| November 18, 2021 | Duncan Aviation gains Honeywell authorisations at Provo |
| November 5, 2021 | Duncan to modify Avance L5 STCs to include Gogo 5G |
| October 25, 2021 | SierraTrax expands availability of digital maintenance tracking |
| October 14, 2021 | Bombardier reveals launch buyer for the Challenger 3500 |
| October 13, 2021 | Bombardier selects the AutoPower system for Challenger 3500 |
| October 8, 2021 | Bombardier jets gain MRO options in Michigan, Nebraska and Utah |
| October 1, 2021 | Challenger 3500 order book off to a flying start |
| October 1, 2021 | JetSupport now covers Challenger 300 series |
| September 17, 2021 | Bombardier unveils sustainably designed Challenger 3500 |
| August 26, 2021 | Jet Edge continues to drive value with fleet additions |
| July 19, 2021 | Refined Challenger 350 is a great addition for Sundt |
| June 23, 2021 | Luxaviation offers alluring G600 out of Luton |
| June 10, 2021 | Citation X and Challenger 300 join Clay Lacy fleet |
| May 21, 2021 | Airshare signals intent by signing for up to 20 CL350s |
| May 21, 2021 | Challenger 300 is Sparfell’s fifth 2021 arrival |
| May 16, 2021 | Clay Lacy grows Florida fleet with Challengers and Global |
| April 25, 2021 | Geneva line station to service Challengers and Globals |
| April 19, 2021 | Challenger 300 and 350 owners gain Viasat IFC options |
| April 7, 2021 | Global 7500s and Challenger 350s swell VistaJet fleet to 90 |
| March 19, 2021 | Duncan certified by TCCA and EASA for ACA fittings |
| March 13, 2021 | XOJet signs Challengers up to JSSI programme |
| March 1, 2021 | GAMA's annual report reveals which types are on top |
| February 14, 2021 | Air Charter Scotland joins the ‘efficient’ Malta jurisdiction |
| February 14, 2021 | QTA corrosion solution dubbed a ‘no-brainer’ |
| February 1, 2021 | Bombardier extends Smart Link Plus to CL300s and 350s |
| January 25, 2021 | Gogo and Duncan broaden scope of Avance partnership |
| January 18, 2021 | Globals to benefit from Duncan's ACA ionisation |
| January 12, 2021 | Challenger 350 bolsters Latitude 33’s midsize fleet |
| December 28, 2020 | Undisclosed customer opts for ten CL350s |
| December 28, 2020 | AMAC fills up hangars for the holidays |
| December 9, 2020 | Challenger 300 continues Journey’s upwards trajectory |
| November 29, 2020 | Challenger 300 and 350 added to Duncan ACA list |
| November 8, 2020 | Duncan drives home DART deal and Gogo for Gulfstream |
| November 2, 2020 | AMAC continues to carry out head of state work |
| October 3, 2020 | AMAC refurbishes Gulfstream, Bombardier and Boeing jets |
| August 11, 2020 | Skyservice cleared to install ionisation on Bombardiers |
| July 27, 2020 | Challenger 300s and 350s to enjoy fast Viasat connection |
| July 20, 2020 | Flying Colours carries out full spectrum of 192-month checks |
| July 20, 2020 | Bombardier takes Challenger 350s to next level |
| July 11, 2020 | 350th Challenger 350 is delivered inside six years |
| June 22, 2020 | Handful of smart jets join Clay Lacy |
| June 7, 2020 | Gogo works with Duncan to offer L3 installations |
| June 2, 2020 | Constant leads the pack for major CL300 inspections |
| May 18, 2020 | Silver Air protects precious metal with COVID-19 Cleared |
| February 29, 2020 | Challenger 350 remains top for deliveries |
| February 25, 2020 | Global Jet adds trio of diverse high calibre jets |
| February 23, 2020 | Duncan Aviation completes Avance L5 STCs |
| February 6, 2020 | AirX America gains Challenger 300 charter |
| January 20, 2020 | Latitude 33 accepts first SAF fuelled customer aircraft |
| January 3, 2020 | Duncan reveals 2019's most popular STCs |
| December 17, 2019 | Latitude 33 brings sustainable Challenger onto fleet |
| December 13, 2019 | Duncan delivers hydrographic countertops |
| December 1, 2019 | CAAP caps strong year for ExecuJet in Malaysia |
| December 1, 2019 | BJA brings in Challenger and ticks FAA boxes |
| November 10, 2019 | Eight more jets join Gama's US managed fleet |
| October 22, 2019 | StandardAero marks milestone maintenance events |
| October 21, 2019 | Challenger 350 speeds to ten city-pair records |
| September 24, 2019 | NetJets takes on a ton of Challengers |
| September 9, 2019 | Nomad paves the way for Cayman maintenance |
| August 25, 2019 | Challengers join LJ Aviation in mid-Atlantic |
| August 5, 2019 | DAS adds life warranty on CL300-350 acoustics overhaul |
| July 23, 2019 | PrivateFly offers fixed price US flights |
| July 14, 2019 | Challenger 350 is quick to reach 300 deliveries |
| June 11, 2019 | ANAC certifies Constant for engine and airframe work |
| May 21, 2019 | Challenger 350 will receive a suite of enhancements |
| March 19, 2019 | Belgian CL350 buyer entrusts Luxaviation with management |
| March 19, 2019 | Challenger 350 leads the way for midsize deliveries |
| March 5, 2019 | AMAC takes on A319 maintenance projects |
| February 26, 2019 | Mobile response Challenger enters service |
| January 21, 2019 | Luxaviation adds to Belgian fleet and reflects on FBO success |
| January 15, 2019 | Clay Lacy adds Bombardiers to charter offering |
| January 7, 2019 | Light jet specialist Latitude 33 adds well-received midsize models |
| December 28, 2018 | TAG completes milestone Challenger check at Farnborough |
| October 30, 2018 | Latitude 33 selects Challenger 350 for range and smooth ride |
| October 12, 2018 | Latitude 33 adds super midsize capacity |
| August 28, 2018 | WestAir spreads its wings internationally with Challenger |
| July 26, 2018 | CL350 gets the nod for steep approaches |
| June 12, 2018 | EASA approves Flying Colours for Challenger ADS-B |
| June 12, 2018 | Aero-Dienst turns 60 and swells Challenger fleet |
| April 13, 2018 | EAS calls in expert engineering advice |
| March 12, 2018 | ExecuJet boosts East Africa growth with San Marino Challenger |
| May 25, 2017 | TAG takes delivery of first Swiss Challenger 350 |
| May 5, 2017 | Challenger induction and ARGUS Gold Plus provide further boost for MHS |
| May 3, 2016 | ExecuJet works alongside audit team to land first jet at St Helena |
| December 8, 2015 | Two further charter arrivals due at MHS |
| November 12, 2015 | A bumper month for ExecuJet as it takes further deliveries and celebrates Middle East milestone |
| September 17, 2015 | DC signs for CL300 to increase Bombardier roster to nine |
| July 7, 2015 | Heron CAMO approved for CL300 |
| July 7, 2015 | NetJets marks art partnership with bespoke tail design |
| March 13, 2015 | Naljets managed CL350 makes encouraging first strides |
| February 12, 2015 | Fast growing Elit'Avia spans three continents |
| December 3, 2014 | IJM hopes to entice management prospects as CL350 arrives |
| November 6, 2014 | IJM pens MRO deal for Europe’s first CL350 |
| November 6, 2014 | VistaJet extends JSSI loyalty as it pledges CL350 fleet to platinum programme |
| September 10, 2014 | VistaJet grows with sizeable widebody order |
| August 10, 2014 | Me & my aircraft – Super midsize jets: Surprising resilience from super mids as manufacturers continue to innovate |
| June 9, 2014 | NetJets' Signature Series CL350 due next year |
| June 9, 2014 | MNG adds Honeywell for passenger connectivity |
| June 9, 2014 | Amira Air continues steady growth with 'tempting' Challenger 300 |
| May 7, 2014 | EBACE 2014: Meet the buyers – weighing up factory-new safeguards against the pre-owned economics |
| April 3, 2014 | Legacy 650 debuts on Isle of Man register for LEA |
| March 6, 2014 | Challenger 300 owner selects Europ-Star for management |
| August 12, 2013 | Concierge offers Challenger 300 for charter |
| July 10, 2013 | BJET set to operate 400th CL300 |
| July 10, 2013 | VistaJet orders up to 40 Challenger 350s and gathers ops in Malta |
| June 11, 2013 | NetJets looks to make its mark with Phenoms and Challengers in 2014 |
| May 13, 2013 | Amira Air adds Challenger 300s |
| March 11, 2013 | FairJets' CL300 make over is complete |
| February 11, 2013 | LEA puts English roasts and Thai curries on the menu |
| November 13, 2012 | Me & my aircraft; Super midsize jets: Latest models bring advanced technology to super midsize arena |
| November 13, 2012 | Amira Air targets US brokers with its expanding charter fleet |
| September 10, 2012 | Marshall Executive spreads its wings with Challenger 300 |
| July 9, 2012 | Record orders see NetJets commit to Latitudes and Challengers |
| May 9, 2012 | Property mogul places Challenger 300 with 'dependable' LEA |
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