Bombardier Challenger 3500: Business Travel Without the Compromise

This is one of the widest cabins you’ll find in a super-midsize jet, which means you don’t shuffle sideways when passing someone. The floor is flat all the way through – no awkward footwells – and the seats are a standout. They adjust into a ‘zero-gravity’ position that actually relieves pressure off your back and legs, which makes hours in the air feel less like hours in an office chair.

Everything in the cabin is designed to behave the way you expect in 2025. You can control lighting, temperature, even entertainment by voice. Wireless chargers are built into tables and side ledges, so no one’s hunting for plugs. And the screens? They’re full 60-cm 4K panels – the kind you’d happily watch Netflix on at home, let alone in the sky.

The 3500 can fly about 3400 nautical miles nonstop – think New York to London, or Dubai to Paris, without fuel stops. It’s also built to handle ‘steep approach’ airports, so landing at places like London City or Aspen is on the table. Up front, pilots get auto-throttles and a cockpit packed with modern tools that make flights smoother and safer.

Bombardier gave the 3500 an environmental product declaration, meaning you can actually see its impact measured over the jet’s lifetime. Onboard software helps optimize flight plans to burn less fuel, and sustainable material options are available for the cabin finishes. It’s a small step in the right direction for private aviation.

The Challenger family is one of the most proven in the skies. With hundreds already in service and millions of flight hours logged, it doesn’t need to strive for radical reinvention. The 3500 keeps that backbone but layers on the comfort and technology you’d expect from something brand-new, hitting the sweet spot between luxury and practicality.