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Ferrari gets into gear with 200th Challenger 3500
The aircraft will support Piero Ferrari’s travel to F1 races and other business engagements, offering the performance, comfort and reliability required by a leader associated with excellence, precision and innovation.
Since its first full year of deliveries in 2023, the aircraft has outdelivered every other business jet model in the medium and heavy categories.
Read this story in our September/October 2026 printed issue.

Piero Ferrari, vice chairman of Ferrari, has taken delivery of the 200th Challenger 3500.

The aircraft will support Ferrari’s travel to Formula One races and other business engagements, offering the performance, comfort and reliability required by a leader associated with excellence, precision and innovation. Reaching this milestone less than four years after entry into service underscores the aircraft’s strong market momentum, growing customer demand and Bombardier’s continued leadership in one of business aviation’s most competitive categories.

“Delivering the 200th Challenger 3500 jet is a defining milestone for Bombardier and a powerful testament to the aircraft’s remarkable success in the super midsize segment,” states David Murray, executive vice president, manufacturing, IT and Bombardier Operational Excellence System. “We are especially proud to mark this milestone with Mr Piero Ferrari and thank him for the confidence he has placed in Bombardier. This achievement speaks to the exceptional dedication of our employees, the confidence our customers continue to place in Bombardier and the strength of an aircraft that delivers outstanding performance, impressive efficiency and an elevated cabin experience. The Challenger 3500 jet has quickly established itself as a category leader, and we look forward to building on that momentum.”

The milestone reflects the strong market traction of the Challenger 3500 jet since its entry into service. Since its first full year of deliveries in 2023, the aircraft has outdelivered every other business jet model in the medium and heavy categories, underscoring its appeal among customers seeking a proven combination of performance, efficiency and cabin comfort.

The Challenger 3500 jet has quickly become one of the most sought-after aircraft in its category, offering the lowest direct operating costs in its class, leading performance, impressive versatility and a state-of-the-art cabin.

The Challenger 3500 jet has also continued to gain traction among leading fleet operators, further reinforcing its relevance with some of the industry’s most sophisticated buyers. Recent firm commitments from operators including BOND, NetJets and VistaJet highlight the aircraft’s growing adoption across a demanding customer base.

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