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The Challenger 604 intercontinental business jet can can accommodate up to nine passengers in business-class seats. It is a major upgrade of the 601 design, and a longer range derivative of the 601-3R, with a range of 4,077nm and a long range cruise speed of 787km/h.
The Challenger 604 prototype was modified on the production line from the 601-3R. It took its first fight with CF34-3A engines on 18 September, 1994, and a first flight with the more advanced CF34-3B engines on 17 March, 1995. It offers increased fuel capacity with saddle tanks to the rear, a new undercarriage for a higher take off and landing weight, it has a super-critical wing and structural improvements were made to the tail.
Transport Canada granted certification on 20 September, 1995 and the FAA on 2 November that same year. Deliveries began in 1995.
From June 2001, the aircraft have been delivered with upgraded PrecisionPlus Collins Pro Line 4 avionics.
Production ended in 2006, with a total of 365 jets built, the last delivered on 25 April, 2007.
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| July 21, 2022 | West Star completes first Challenger 604 Fusion and Venue installation |
| July 20, 2022 | StandardAero passes 20 years of GE CF34 support |
| May 30, 2022 | GE extends Aero-Dienst service centre authorisation |
| May 29, 2022 | Global Jet renews CAE training agreement for five years |
| May 29, 2022 | TAG extends pilot training agreement with CAE until 2025 |
| May 15, 2022 | C&L Engine Solutions makes bulk CF34 purchase |
| April 1, 2022 | DAC receives STC for TS-60 emergency power supply |
| February 28, 2022 | Modesto receives 10 seat or more approval |
| February 28, 2022 | Thomas Global upgrades drop-in LCD display for Pro Line 4 |
| January 9, 2022 | Duncan delivers dramatically different Challenger |
| January 4, 2022 | WMA boosts operating remit with fleet additions |
| November 5, 2021 | Duncan to modify Avance L5 STCs to include Gogo 5G |
| October 13, 2021 | StandardAero delivers first Fusion upgrade for the Challenger 604 |
| October 8, 2021 | Bombardier jets gain MRO options in Michigan, Nebraska and Utah |
| September 17, 2021 | Duncan stacks up the STCs for ACA installation |
| September 1, 2021 | Nextant upgrades Challenger software to increase safety |
| August 31, 2021 | Challenger 604 and Falcon 7X are onboard at Elevate |
| July 11, 2021 | Reconfigurable Challenger 604 joins Scanwings fleet |
| June 10, 2021 | Peregrine approved to install ACA technology in Challengers |
| May 31, 2021 | Magellan adds light and heavy options to card programme |
| May 21, 2021 | Collins Pro Line Fusion upgrades stack up for Duncan |
| May 14, 2021 | Pro Star prepares to install Pro Line Fusion on Challengers |
| May 10, 2021 | Viasat Ku IFC system available on Challenger 600s |
| April 25, 2021 | Geneva line station to service Challengers and Globals |
| April 25, 2021 | Skyservice named as authorised CL604 Fusion installer |
| April 25, 2021 | ExecuJet branches into NZ market with great potential |
| April 8, 2021 | Flying Colours commences first CL604 Ka-band installation |
| April 6, 2021 | FAI Technik completes first major Challenger refurb |
| April 4, 2021 | Elliott to equip Challenger 604s with Pro Line Fusion |
| March 29, 2021 | Challenger 604 delivers plenty of range for GCH |
| March 27, 2021 | Maintenance marches on at a steady pace for Flying Colours |
| March 16, 2021 | Duncan equips CL604 with Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| March 15, 2021 | Accra-based CL604 prepares for charter demand |
| March 13, 2021 | West Star approved for CL604 Pro Line installations |
| March 5, 2021 | Alto offers audio retrofit for Challengers |
| January 25, 2021 | Gogo and Duncan broaden scope of Avance partnership |
| December 21, 2020 | Duncan stacks up a selection of Honeywell STCs |
| December 7, 2020 | Singapore base allows LifeFlight to fulfil new contract |
| December 7, 2020 | Ventura aces 2020 with three more added to fleet |
| November 15, 2020 | ACI advocates for HD displays in Challengers |
| November 8, 2020 | Duncan drives home DART deal and Gogo for Gulfstream |
| October 6, 2020 | C&L signs with Thomas Global for CRT display |
| September 1, 2020 | MHS adds long range jets to growing fleet |
| August 19, 2020 | Canadian Challengers can be upgraded by Constant |
| July 20, 2020 | Flying Colours carries out full spectrum of 192-month checks |
| June 7, 2020 | Gogo works with Duncan to offer L3 installations |
| June 1, 2020 | RACQ excited at prospect of further Queensland CL604s |
| May 17, 2020 | Constant sets the bar high for CL604 Pro Line installations |
| April 3, 2020 | RACQ is ready to transport COVID patients |
| March 22, 2020 | RUAG completes comprehensive Challenger upgrade |
| March 10, 2020 | GCH Aviation Group moves into luxury charter |
| March 3, 2020 | DC to support Comlux customers in Europe and CIS |
| February 23, 2020 | Duncan Aviation completes Avance L5 STCs |
| February 17, 2020 | American Jet Charter makes 604 addition |
| December 10, 2019 | FAI completes FANS upgrades on Challenger fleet |
| December 1, 2019 | Nomad adds Aruba to certification portfolio |
| November 1, 2019 | Collaboration provides one-stop Nextant 604XT shop |
| September 9, 2019 | Nomad paves the way for Cayman maintenance |
| September 8, 2019 | Duncan completes Challenger STC for SmartSky |
| August 23, 2019 | Gama steps up on maintenance front |
| August 5, 2019 | Nextant performs simultaneous 604XT Pro Line Fusion upgrades |
| July 8, 2019 | Nextant on track for thirty 604XT cockpit upgrades |
| June 18, 2019 | GE approves Tianjin service centre for Passport and CF34-3 |
| June 15, 2019 | Duncan customer sings praises of Alto's perfect Cadence |
| May 23, 2019 | Powerplant agreement ties GE and MNG |
| April 23, 2019 | Nextant makes AutoPower available to 604XT owners |
| April 2, 2019 | Jet MS completes one-of-a-kind inspection on CL604 |
| February 12, 2019 | Elliott Aviation completes 7,800 cycle inspection on Challenger 604 |
| January 28, 2019 | Jet Exchange goes global with worldwide AOC |
| November 26, 2018 | Nextant receives 604XT Pro Line Fusion go-ahead |
| November 5, 2018 | Gama Aviation starts first Bournemouth-based 96-month check |
| November 5, 2018 | Nomad carries out its first Challenger 604 annual inspection |
| October 27, 2018 | ACI equips Challenger 604 with Honeywell Ka-band hardware |
| October 27, 2018 | Great service is Constant for Evolution’s CL604 |
| October 11, 2018 | Flying Colours makes Challenger as good as new |
| October 2, 2018 | Hong Kong maintenance company adds Aruba approval |
| June 12, 2018 | Aero-Dienst turns 60 and swells Challenger fleet |
| May 16, 2018 | Fly Comlux arrives in San Marino with latest AOC |
| March 13, 2018 | Gama wins West Africa CL604 oil contract |
| February 7, 2018 | FAI parts out recovered Challenger |
| May 4, 2017 | GainJet sets up second medevac base and plans a third for Rwanda |
| March 8, 2017 | Turkmen takes on four new types in regional expansion |
| June 29, 2016 | IJM MENA increases UAE charter options with CL604 |
| December 9, 2015 | FAI welcomes fifth Challenger 604 for ambulance work |
| November 9, 2015 | Me & my aircraft-Long range and Large jets: Long range and large jets bring the world closer for discerning executives |
| August 4, 2015 | Vertis named as sales agent for Doha-based Challenger 604 |
| July 29, 2015 | CL604 boosts DCAF's Middle East management fleet |
| March 11, 2015 | ExecuJet bases first jet in Luanda |
| February 12, 2015 | Fast growing Elit'Avia spans three continents |
| March 6, 2014 | MHS doubles heavy jet offering with second Challenger |
| March 6, 2014 | IJM Global Express success prompts CL604 addition |
| June 11, 2013 | FAI chooses Al Bateen for Middle East stopovers |
| May 13, 2013 | GainJet brings a brace of Challengers into fleet |
| November 13, 2012 | Me & my aircraft; Super midsize jets: Latest models bring advanced technology to super midsize arena |
| October 15, 2012 | Oryx brings managed Challenger onboard for charter |
| September 10, 2012 | More diversity gives MHS transatlantic capability |
| August 2, 2012 | Bahrain's MAE takes popular Challenger 605 into the fold |
| July 9, 2012 | A pair of Challengers boost Hangar8 Malta |
| July 9, 2012 | Record orders see NetJets commit to Latitudes and Challengers |
| June 11, 2012 | Third Challenger comes online for Rizon in Doha |
| December 12, 2011 | Qatar Executive will be first aboard Challenger 605 simulator in Dubai |
| September 1, 2011 | DC Aviation adds five jets |
| September 1, 2011 | Challenger expands Nomad’s capacity |
| July 7, 2011 | Challenger 604 has broken through political barriers |
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