Bombardier's newest family member, the Challenger 350, is marking its European debut at Farnborough, but the super-midsize business jet is only making a fleeting visit to the show.
The demonstrator is on view for one day only in Bombardier's static area, accompanied by its ultra-long-range Global 6000 and superlight Learjet 75 siblings.
The Challenger 350 will be replaced by its large cabin 605 stablemate upon its departure to the US on 14 July.
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The 10-seat Challenger 350 was launched in May 2013 and entered service last month with fractional ownership company NetJets. The US operator has orders and options for 75 of the type which replaces the industry’s best-selling super-midsize model, the Challenger 300.
It is pitched against Dassault’s Falcon 2000S, the Gulfstream G280, and the in-development Cessna Citation Longitude.
The $26.5 million aircraft is powered by Honeywell HTF7350 turbofans, each producing 7,320lb (32kN) thrust.
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It has a maximum take-off weight of 40,600lb (18,430kg), while maximum range with eight passengers and two crew is 3,200nm (6,000km) at a long-range speed of Mach 0.8.
The aircraft has a maximum speed of M0.82. Inside, the Challenger 350 cockpit has a Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 advanced avionics suite, while the cabin boasts Lufthansa Technik’s Nice high-definition cabin management system, contemporary seat design and a new modular galley.
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Source: Flight Daily News
