Ordered by Vista and its commonly controlled entities, firm orders of 40 Challenger 3500 business aircraft are valued at US$1.18 billion based on 2026 list prices
Orders also include 120 new aircraft purchase options; if all options are exercised, the total orders value for all 160 aircraft would reach US$4.72 billion1
Orders reflect high market confidence in Challenger 3500 jets’ exceptional performance, reliability and cabin comfort
Bombardier today announced firm orders from longtime customer Vista and its commonly controlled entities for 40 Challenger 3500 business aircraft, with purchase options for an additional 120 aircraft. The market value of the orders based on current prices is valued at US$1.18 billion based on 2026 list prices. If all purchase options are exercised, the total order value for all 160 aircraft would reach US$4.72 billion 1.
“Bombardier jets pioneered the super-midsize aircraft category, and with the Challenger 3500 aircraft we continue to raise the bar for customers when it comes to offering a full package of performance, reliability and cabin comfort,” said Éric Martel, President and CEO, Bombardier. “These significant orders are a testament to how well this aircraft serves our customers, delivering the perfect balance of cutting-edge technology, exceptional comfort, and proven value. Vista has been a valued Bombardier customer since they began operating. We are proud that our relationship will further deepen through these significant orders and are excited for Vista’s teams and clients to benefit from everything the Challenger 3500 aircraft has to offer.”
“This agreement is about leadership, preparedness and client experience,” said Thomas Flohr, Founder and Chairman of Vista. “We are continuing to build the fleet our Members will rely on over the next decade, not reacting to short-term cycles, but investing with clarity, scale and discipline.”
The Bombardier Challenger 3500 aircraft stands as the ultimate expression of performance and value in the super-midsize segment, combining advanced technology with exceptional passenger comfort. In 2024, the Challenger 3500 aircraft became the fastest-growing platform to reach 100 deliveries in the super-midsize category. With a dispatch reliability rate exceeding 99.8% and the lowest direct operating costs in its category, it is engineered to deliver consistent, worry-free performance — making it the preferred choice for a wide range of operators, from corporate fleets to individual owners.
Leveraging some of the key features of Bombardier’s renowned Global family, the
Challenger 3500 aircraft offers unparalleled comfort and luxury in the cabin, seamlessly integrating design and technology innovations. Passengers can enjoy Bombardier’s patented Nuage seat. When it comes to purposeful technology, the Challenger 3500 aircraft leads the way. It introduced several industry-first features, including voice-control, unmatched 4K entertainment, first-in-class wireless chargers and a true bring-your-own-device cabin philosophy, making it the leading-edge aircraft in its class.
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