First Challenger 650 Aircraft Registered in Mexico Enters Service

The first Challenger 650 aircraft registered in Mexico has entered service.

The aircraft joins the Bombardier business jet fleet in Latin America which comprises 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."

In service since 2015, the Challenger 650 jet features a cabin redesign, new seats, a new galley and the Bombardier Vision flight deck technology and optimized engine thrust. The Challenger 650 can fly up to eight passengers from Toluca to Miami in just two hours and fifty minutes.

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.

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