It’s been nearly one year since Bombardier unveiled its Challenger 3500 business jet, and on Monday it announced the first charter operator to offer the aircraft in Europe.
Italian-based Air Corporate SRL, which has eight locations in that country, placed the order. The operator said the jet will take center stage as the preferred choice for its customers’ luxury travel experiences.
“We’re thrilled to be adding the new Challenger 3500 aircraft to our fleet,” said Air Corporate SRL President Roano Grandi. “This exceptional aircraft provides us with an outstanding option to further enhance our charter business and provide our discerning customers with an exceptional private aircraft experience at every level.”
The Bombardier Challenger 3500 features a redesigned interior with what the aircraft maker calls “intelligent and sustainably minded cabin features … elegantly crafted to combine comfort with function.”
It includes brings many of the attributes of the luxurious Global family, including Bombardier’s exclusive and patented Nuage seat and a reduced cabin altitude of 4,850 ft. at 41,000 ft., representing a 31% improvement compared to its predecessor, the company says.
Other features include a voice-controlled cabin to manage lighting, temperature, and entertainment systems, first wireless chargers throughout the cabin and a 24-inch, 4K display.
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“The new Challenger 3500 aircraft is the perfect charter solution for Air Corporate SRL and other flight departments, offering a truly seamless corporate travel experience,” said Ettore Rodaro, Regional Vice President, Sales, Europe, Bombardier. “With its impressive performance, consistent reliability and exceptional smooth ride, the Challenger 3500 is the industry’s leading super mid-size business jet.”
Earlier this year, the Challenger 3500 also captured the prestigious “Best of the Best” Red Dot Award for its design.
The mockup of the Challenger 3500 aircraft is currently on display in Olbia, Italy through the end of August.
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