BOMBARDIER

Challenger 3500: lowest direct operating costs in its class, top-tier performance, and a state-of-the-art cabin

Bombardier announces that the Challenger 3500 business jet—a leader in its class—will be on display at the 2026 Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (LABACE), taking place August 4–6 at Campo de Marte Airport in São Paulo. At the event, the manufacturer will showcase the aircraft's impressive design and performance attributes to customers in the region.

As Latin America's largest business aviation trade show, LABACE will host Bombardier, which is bringing a strong sales team to the event. The company's participation is part of a Latin American tour featuring the Challenger 3500, with stops in strategic locations such as Monterrey (Mexico), Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic), Asunción (Paraguay), Santiago (Chile), Lima (Peru), Guayaquil and Quito (Ecuador), Bogotá (Colombia), and Panama City (Panama).

"The Challenger 3500 is an established business jet with proven performance. We are delighted to once again showcase its design and performance innovations at LABACE," said Frank Vento, Bombardier’s Vice President of Sales for the U.S. and Latin America. "Bombardier holds a unique position in the Brazilian market, and—as our regional tour demonstrates—we are deeply committed to Latin America. It is a pleasure to exhibit this aircraft's incredible features at the region's largest business aviation event."

Best-equipped cockpit in its class...Our Challenger 3500 aircraft features the best-equipped cockpit in its class with more baseline equipment than the competition, superior aesthetics and is equipped to meet current and upcoming navigational requirements.

A standard autothrottle system

Available Head-up Display (HUD) with Enhanced Vision System(EVS)

Advanced avionics suite with four large displays

Dual Flight Management System with LPV and RNP approach capabilities

Synthetic Vision System (SVS)

MultiScan™ weather radar

Dual Inertial Reference System (IRS)

Dual SBAS/WAAS GPS

The Challenger 3500 has quickly become one of the most sought-after aircraft in the super-midsize segment, offering the lowest direct operating costs in its class, top-tier performance, and a state-of-the-art cabin. With an impressive range of 3,400 nautical miles and a top speed of Mach 0.83, the jet connects key city pairs for the South American and global markets—such as São Paulo to Bogotá, São Paulo to Panama City, and São Paulo to Dakar (Senegal)—without stopovers.

For customers in the region, peace of mind regarding maintenance is also ensured by Bombardier’s dedicated service and support network. This includes the MAGA Aviation Authorized Service Center, located at Catarina International Airport in São Paulo (São Roque), which provides line maintenance, genuine parts, and tooling for the Global, Challenger, and Learjet aircraft families.

Additionally, the Miami Opa-Locka Service Center (USA)—a Bombardier-owned facility spanning approximately 28,000 m² (300,000 sq. ft.)—offers comprehensive, expanded support for Latin American customers. The manufacturer’s global network comprises approximately 100 service locations worldwide.

 

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