Bombardier Challenger
The Bombardier Challenger 600 series is a family of business jets developed by Canadair after a Bill Lear concept, and then produced from 1986 by its new owner, Bombardier Aerospace. At the end of 1975, Canadair began funding the development of LearStar 600, and then bought the design for a wide-cabin business jet in April 1976. On 29 October, the programme was launched, backed by the Canadian federal government, and designed to comply with new FAR part 25 standards.
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- Manufacturer
- Bombardier
- Category
- Business jets
- US-registered
- 1,443
FAA registry models
Airlines operating the Bombardier Challenger
- Skywest Airlines335
- Delta Air Lines154
- American Airlines151
- United Airlines24
- Federal Aviation Administration6
- Boeing4
- Superior Aviation2
Airlines with the most registered Bombardier Challenger airframes (FAA + international registries) — registered airframes, not necessarily in active service, updated August 10, 2026.
Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.