ELITE WINGS

The Challenger 650 is the last iteration of the 1986 Challenger 600 game-changing large-cabin business jet. Launched in 1975 as the LearStar 600 by industry pioneer Bill P Lear, the program was taken over by Canadian manufacturer Canadair which succeeded after several delays and development cost overruns to bring an exceptional airplane to market. The challenger 600 is the only business aircraft that evolved into an airliner with the successful CRJ regional jets family. The 2015 Challenger 650 builds on the already highly improved Challenger 605 that was introduced in early 2006, with an updated airframe featuring larger cabin windows and an updated cockpit featuring Collins Aerospace Pro Line 21 avionics. The latest iteration introduces a completely restyled, modern-looking cabin and improved GE Engines offering a 5% thrust increase. With up to twelve passengers seating capacity, the wide Challenger 650 cabin allows for upscaled seats, a large aisle, spacious galleys, and in-flight access to a 112-cubic-foot baggage compartment.