Bombardier has delivered its first Challenger 3500 in Costa Rica, marking a significant milestone for the company in Central America. With a platform that has consistently led the super-midsize segment for over two decades, the Challenger 3500 aircraft offers the ultimate combination of performance, comfort and reliability to customers around the world.

“With its high reliability, modern cabin and exceptional runway performance, the Challenger 3500 has quickly established itself as the aircraft of choice for customers around the world as well as in Central America,” says Michael Anckner, vice president, worldwide pre-owned, fleet, defence and Latin America. “The Challenger 3500 aircraft is a proven, across-the-board performer that delivers on Bombardier's promise to take the passenger experience to new heights. This delivery marks an important growth milestone for our fleet in Central America and clearly demonstrates the trust that clients in the region have in Bombardier.”

With its combination of range and speed, the Challenger 3500 enables connectivity between key Central American capitals and major cities across the Americas. From San José, operators can efficiently reach destinations such as Los Angeles, New York, Santiago and Buenos Aires, demonstrating the jet's remarkable capability for regional and long-range travel. This first delivery in Costa Rica particularly highlights the aircraft's ability to connect the country to essential business and leisure hubs. Since its introduction in 2022, the Challenger 3500 has quickly become a preferred choice for Bombardier's customers, building on the Challenger 300 family long-standing success as the most delivered super-midsize jet in the world.

As a company with a global presence, Bombardier has been well established in Costa Rica since 2015, employing over 100 people to support its finance and billing departments.