AB Jets Receives First Bombardier Challenger 3500 Delivery

Company is on track to operating a dozen private business jets.

Caleb Revill

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM ET

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Bombardier Challenger 3500 [Credit: Bombardier]

Key Takeaways:

Tennessee-based charter operator AB Jets has received its first Challenger 3500 business jet from Bombardier.
This Challenger 3500 is the first of three super mid-size jets planned to enhance AB Jets' current fleet of nine Learjet 60s.
AB Jets views the Challenger 3500 as its new flagship, expected to provide clients with greater comfort, extended range, and an elevated charter experience.
Bombardier highlights the aircraft's superior performance, advanced cabin features like the zero-gravity Nuage seat, and reliability as ideal for AB Jets' charter services.

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Tennessee-based charter operator AB Jets has received its first Challenger 3500 delivery from Bombardier.

The Canadian aerospace manufacturer announced in a news release Thursday that its 3,400 nm-range aircraft will supplement AB Jets’ current fleet of nine Learjet 60s. The Challenger 3500 marks the first of three super mid-size business jets being added to enhance AB Jets’ fleet.