Bombardier yesterday formally introduced the Challenger 650, a refresh of the Challenger 605 model with upgrades to the cockpit and cabin that have enticed fractional-ownership giant NetJets to place a firm order for 25 of the large-cabin jets plus options for 50 more.
The Challenger 650 features the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21-based Vision flight deck, a version of Lufthansa Technik’s Nice cabin management system and new GE CF34-3B engines that produce 5 percent more thrust. The engines deliver shorter takeoff distance, more payload capacity and greater range, now stretched to 4,000 nm, according to Bombardier.
