Bombardier's first Mexico registered Challenger 650 is operational
Bombardier Business Aircraft announced today that the first Challenger 650 aircraft registered and operated in Mexico had entered service in the region earlier this year.
This aircraft joins the Bombardier business jet fleet in Latin America composed of approximately 550 aircraft in service, including approximately 200 Bombardier business aircraft in Mexico.
“The Challenger 650 jet is an ideal aircraft to be operated from high altitude airports, such as Toluca near Mexico City,” said Stéphane Leroy, Regional Vice President, Latin America, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “It offers the perfect combination of cabin comfort, superior performance and the lowest direct operating costs in its category. The Challenger 650 aircraft is part of a proven and best-selling platform, flown by leading operators worldwide. We are proud that the Challenger 650 aircraft has joined Bombardier's aircraft fleet in Mexico.”
The Challenger aircraft series, and the Challenger 650 jet in particular, have over 40% market share in Latin America with a market share of over 40 per cent. With the Synthetic Vision System (SVS) offered as baseline, the Challenger 650 aircraft has the latest entertainment and productivity solutions.
The Bombardier Business Aircraft Market Forecast, published in May 2016, predicts business aviation industry deliveries of 790 aircraft in Latin America for the 10-year period covering 2016-2025.