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Hypothetical Mission Profile: Corporate Flight Department

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Many of Charlie Bravo’s clients are directors of aviation for corporate flight departments, so this week’s hypothetical mission profile is on a corporate flight department in Nashville for C-level healthcare executives. These hypothetical executives collectively fly up to 600 hours per year, already own a Challenger 300, and are considering a second plane. Buying another […]

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History of the Challenger: 850

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Challenger 850 In 2003, Bombardier announced a rebrand and modification of Canadair’s CRJ200 regional airliner as a business jet called the Challenger 850. In 2006, Bombardier actually began delivering the 850, its largest Challenger model yet. The goal of rebranding the regional airliner as a business jet was to combine the capabilities of a regional

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History of the Challenger: 300-350

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Challenger 300 In 1999, Bombardier announced plans for an aircraft they called the Continental, which would be certified in 2003 as the Challenger 300. The eight-passenger Challenger 300 was designed with the goal of having direct operating costs that are among the lowest in the super mid category. It comes equipped with a supercritical wing

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History of the Challenger: 604 – 650

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Challenger 604 In 1996, Bombardier moved on from the Challenger 601 in favor of the Challenger 604, which comes equipped with more powerful engines, increased fuel capacity, higher takeoff and landing weights, structural improvements to its wing and tail, and an upgrade to Rockwell Collins’ ProLine 4 avionics system. Bombardier also created a militarized version

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History of the Challenger: 600, 601

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Challenger 600 Certified in 1980, the Challenger 600 was based on Bill Lear’s LearStar 600. Canadair was responsible for the production of the Challenger 600 until 1986 when it became a division of Bombardier Aerospace. One of its most unique features is its widened fuselage, allowing for a “walk-about cabin.” It was also one of

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The History of Learjets: 60-75

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Learjet 60 First delivered in 1993, the Learjet 60 was created as an improved version of the Lear 55. Compared to the 55, the Lear 60 comes equipped with a longer fuselage and more powerful engines, improving upon its range, climb rate and cruise speed. The Lear 60 also comes equipped with aerodynamic improvements to

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The History of Learjets: 40-55

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Learjet 40 First delivered in 2004, the Learjet 40 essentially took the place of the Lear 31A in Bombardier’s Learjet family. The Lear 40 is nearly identical to the Learjet 45, but is equipped with a fuselage that’s about two feet shorter and has room for two fewer passengers. Apart from a shorter fuselage, the

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Comparing Bombardier’s Global Express, Global 5000, Global Express XRS and Global 6000

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[ulp id=’xkA7bnsbSMSAnwAm’] Global Express The original Global Express, first delivered in 1999, hung its hat on being able to fly long distances at high speeds and high altitudes. At the time of its release, the Global Express had the largest cabin and the furthest range of any private jet on the market at nearly 6,000

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Comparing Bombardier’s Global Express, Global 5000, Global Express XRS and Global 6000

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Breaking Down the Lineage of the Challenger 600 Series

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Bombardier and Canadair’s Challenger 600 series has been one of the most popular lines in the large business jet category since the original Challenger 600’s certification in 1980. During the series’ nearly 40 years of service to this point, 17 variations have been introduced, including those used for military purposes. The original Challenger 600, produced

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