On Feb. 27, 2025, Bombardier announced the delivery of its 1000th super midsize aircraft. It celebrated this achievement with a delivery of the Challenger 3500 aircraft to its long-standing customer, JM Family Enterprises. The event took place during a special ceremony at Bombardier’s Challenger delivery centre in Montreal.
About Bombardier
Bombardier is a manufacturer, known for designing, building, modifying and maintaining aircraft. With a global customer base operating a fleet of 5,100 aircraft, supported by Bombardier team members. Performance jets are manufactured in aerostructure, assembly and completion facilities that are based in Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
Bombardier is the only jet manufacturer, known for publishing EPDs for all its aircraft. EPDs stands for Environment Product Declaration, a document that states the environmental impact of the aircraft.
The Challenger 3500
The super midsize aircraft have been known for their reliability and exceptional performance. Over the last two years, these aircraft have been the best-selling jets in their class, with the challenger 3500 jet being the most delivered in the year 2024. The Challenger 3500 became the most sought-after in its category, due to low direct operating costs, leading performance, a beautiful cabin and unparalleled versatility.
Additionally, the aircraft features a voice-controlled cabin and seamlessly integrates several features from the ultra-long-range Global 7500 aircraft, specifically the innovative Nuage seat.
A Legacy to Be Remembered
This is a significant achievement for the Bombardier team and will forever be remembered. The President and CEO of Bombardier, Eric Martel said:
“Reaching the delivery of our 1,000th super-midsize aircraft marks a defining moment for Bombardier. He further went on to say, “This milestone is a testament to the dedication and exceptional talent of our employees, as well as the trust and loyalty of our customers around the world.”
This event brings Bombardier closer to their long-standing customer JM Family Enterprise as Eric said:
“It holds even greater significance as we are celebrating with a client who shares our family values, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to the community. Challenger super-midsize aircraft have been a game changer in the industry as they defined a new business jet segment, and we are excited to continue building on this legacy.”
As time moves forward, we will continue to see the challenger super midsize aircraft, especially the Challenger 3500.
Tell us what you think of the Challenger 3500 and the relationship between Bombardier and JM Family Enterprise. What are your thoughts on EPDs? Should all jet manufacturers implement EPDs? Let us know in the comments.
