Bombardier Delivers the First Challenger 3500 Business Jet in Costa Rica
Bombardier (OTC:BDRBF) has announced the delivery of its first Challenger 3500 business jet in Costa Rica, marking a significant expansion in Central America. The super-midsize aircraft enables efficient connectivity between major Central American capitals and key cities across the Americas, with the capability to reach destinations like Los Angeles, New York, Santiago, and Buenos Aires from San José.
The Challenger 3500, introduced in 2022, continues the success of the Challenger 300 family, which holds the title of most delivered super-midsize jet globally. Bombardier has maintained a presence in Costa Rica since 2015, employing over 100 people in finance and billing operations.
Bombardier (OTC:BDRBF) ha annunciato la consegna del suo primo jet d'affari Challenger 3500 in Costa Rica, segnando un'importante espansione in America Centrale. Questo aereo super-midsize permette una connettività efficiente tra le principali capitali dell'America Centrale e le città chiave delle Americhe, con la capacità di raggiungere destinazioni come Los Angeles, New York, Santiago e Buenos Aires da San José.
Il Challenger 3500, introdotto nel 2022, prosegue il successo della famiglia Challenger 300, che detiene il record di jet super-midsize più consegnato a livello globale. Bombardier è presente in Costa Rica dal 2015, impiegando oltre 100 persone nelle operazioni di finanza e fatturazione.
Bombardier (OTC:BDRBF) ha anunciado la entrega de su primer jet ejecutivo Challenger 3500 en Costa Rica, marcando una expansión significativa en Centroamérica. Esta aeronave supermediana permite una conectividad eficiente entre las principales capitales centroamericanas y ciudades clave de las Américas, con la capacidad de llegar a destinos como Los Ángeles, Nueva York, Santiago y Buenos Aires desde San José.
El Challenger 3500, introducido en 2022, continúa el éxito de la familia Challenger 300, que ostenta el título de jet supermediano más entregado a nivel mundial. Bombardier ha estado presente en Costa Rica desde 2015, empleando a más de 100 personas en operaciones financieras y de facturación.
봄바디어(OTC:BDRBF)는 코스타리카에서 첫 번째 챌린저 3500 비즈니스 제트기를 인도했다고 발표하며 중미 지역에서 중요한 확장을 이루었습니다. 이 슈퍼 미드사이즈 항공기는 중미 주요 수도들과 미주 전역의 주요 도시들 간의 효율적인 연결을 가능하게 하며, 산호세에서 로스앤젤레스, 뉴욕, 산티아고, 부에노스아이레스와 같은 목적지까지 도달할 수 있습니다.
2022년에 도입된 챌린저 3500은 전 세계에서 가장 많이 인도된 슈퍼 미드사이즈 제트기 가족인 챌린저 300 시리즈의 성공을 이어가고 있습니다. 봄바디어는 2015년부터 코스타리카에 진출해 금융 및 청구 업무에 100명 이상의 직원을 고용하고 있습니다.
Bombardier (OTC:BDRBF) a annoncé la livraison de son premier jet d'affaires Challenger 3500 au Costa Rica, marquant une expansion significative en Amérique centrale. Cet avion super-midsize permet une connectivité efficace entre les principales capitales d'Amérique centrale et les villes clés des Amériques, avec la capacité d'atteindre des destinations telles que Los Angeles, New York, Santiago et Buenos Aires depuis San José.
Le Challenger 3500, introduit en 2022, poursuit le succès de la famille Challenger 300, qui détient le titre de jet super-midsize le plus livré au monde. Bombardier est présent au Costa Rica depuis 2015, employant plus de 100 personnes dans les opérations financières et de facturation.
Bombardier (OTC:BDRBF) hat die Auslieferung seines ersten Challenger 3500 Geschäftsjets in Costa Rica bekanntgegeben, was eine bedeutende Expansion in Mittelamerika darstellt. Das Super-Midsize-Flugzeug ermöglicht eine effiziente Verbindung zwischen den wichtigsten Hauptstädten Mittelamerikas und wichtigen Städten in Amerika, mit der Fähigkeit, Ziele wie Los Angeles, New York, Santiago und Buenos Aires von San José aus zu erreichen.
Der Challenger 3500, der 2022 eingeführt wurde, setzt den Erfolg der Challenger 300-Familie fort, die den Titel des weltweit am meisten ausgelieferten Super-Midsize-Jets trägt. Bombardier ist seit 2015 in Costa Rica präsent und beschäftigt dort über 100 Mitarbeiter in den Bereichen Finanzen und Abrechnung.
- First Challenger 3500 delivery in Costa Rica expands market presence in Central America
- Aircraft offers connectivity between major cities across the Americas
- Part of the most delivered super-midsize jet family in the world
- Established presence in Costa Rica with over 100 employees
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- The delivery underscores the growing presence and global success of Bombardier in Central America
- The Challenger 3500 is ideally suited for the Central American market, offering the perfect balance of range, efficiency, and versatility to connect key regional cities
MONTRÉAL, July 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier today announced the delivery of its first Challenger 3500 business jet in Costa Rica, marking a significant milestone for the company in Central America. With a platform that has consistently led the super-midsize segment for over two decades, the Challenger 3500 aircraft offers the ultimate combination of performance, comfort and reliability to customers around the world.
“With its high reliability, modern cabin and exceptional runway performance, the Challenger 3500 has quickly established itself as the aircraft of choice for customers around the world as well as in Central America,” said Michael Anckner, Vice President, Worldwide Pre-owned, Fleet, Defense, & Latin America. “The Challenger 3500 aircraft is a proven, across-the-board performer that delivers on Bombardier’s promise to take the passenger experience to new heights. This delivery marks an important growth milestone for our fleet in Central America and clearly demonstrates the trust that clients in the region have in Bombardier.”
With its impressive combination of range and speed, the Challenger 3500 enables seamless connectivity between key Central American capitals and major cities across the Americas. From San José, operators can efficiently reach destinations such as Los Angeles, New York, Santiago, and Buenos Aires — demonstrating the jet’s remarkable capability for regional and long-range travel. This first delivery in Costa Rica particularly highlights the aircraft’s ability to connect the country to essential business and leisure hubs. Since its introduction in 2022, the Challenger 3500 has quickly become a preferred choice for Bombardier’s customers, building on the Challenger 300 family long-standing success as the most delivered super-midsize jet in the world.
As a company with a global presence, Bombardier has been well established in Costa Rica since 2015, employing over 100 people to support its finance and billing departments.
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