Bombardier has received a firm order for 12 Challenger 3500 aircraft in a transaction valued at $326.4 million based on list prices. The customer has chosen the super-midsize market leader for its outstanding performance, refined cabin and sustainably minded features.

"Bombardier is proud that the Challenger 3500 jet sparks such confidence as the aircraft of choice for a vast majority of operators around the world and continues to meet and exceed the expectations of its discerning clientele" says president and CEO Éric Martel. "The Challenger 3500 jet is truly a force to be reckoned with, and the order is a clear demonstration that this platform offers the exceptional experience that clients are seeking."

With an industry-leading dispatch reliability of over 99.8 per cent, as well as outstanding range and runway performance, the Challenger 3500 offers access to the most remote locations while delivering Bombardier's signature smooth ride from take off to landing.

Deliveries are set to begin in the second half of 2025.