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The Challenger 605 was announced at the NBAA on 8 November, 2005 where a full size cabin mock up was put on display. The aircraft features a conical rear fuselage, a reduction in basic operating weight over the 604, and the cabin interior has more headroom and volume plus larger windows.
The 605 is powered by two GE CF34-3B1 turbofans, each rated at 41.0 kN. It has a total fuel capacity of 11,214 litres.
The first flight was made on 22 January, 2006.
Transport Canada certification was granted on 5 October, 2006 followed by the FAA and EASA on 20 and 24 October respectively.
Deliveries commenced on 29 January, 2007, and in May of that year it was certified by EASA and Transport Canada for steep approaches into London City airport.
Bombardier announced the Challenger 605 MAX programme in October 2013, replacing certain components with the latest configurations starting early 2014.
From the 605 came the Challenger 650, which was introduced at NBAA 2014 with launch customer NetJets. Its first flight came on 26 February, 2015 and there was a public debut of the prototype on 19 May, 2015 at EBACE. Entry into service was scheduled for later in that year.
The 650 has higher thrust CF34.3B MTO engines for extra payload and greater range out of challenging airports as well as a redesigned cabin.
Transport Canada awarded certification on 9 November, 2015 followed soon after by the FAA, and the first delivery was made on 17 December. EASA certification was achieved on 29 February, 2016.
Includes Challenger 650 variant
| World fleet | Charter fleet | Typical pax | Cabin volume | Cruise | Range | Years | |
| Challenger 605 | 288 | 119 | 10 | 1242 cu ft | 459 kts | 3,756 nm | 2007 - 2016 |
| Challenger 650 | 159 | 22 | 13 | 1156 cu ft | 424 kts | 2,698 nm | 2014 - current |
| October 3, 2024 | Gogo secures 25 STC contracts for Galileo HDX |
| September 30, 2024 | Plane Place adds Challenger 604, 605 and 650 capabilities |
| August 30, 2024 | Skyservice develops extensive 5G STC portfolio |
| August 27, 2024 | Challenger addition boosts EAA's long range capacity |
| July 1, 2024 | Finnish Border Guard selects RapCon-X jets for MVX fleet |
| July 1, 2024 | Bombardier advocate Alex Jet continues to expand |
| June 20, 2024 | GainJet opens Rwanda line station facility |
| June 11, 2024 | Challenger 650 to join Aero-Dienst medevac fleet |
| June 5, 2024 | Ventura Air Services adds two to Charter Lease Program |
| May 29, 2024 | Redstar receives fourth Challenger air ambulance interior |
| May 23, 2024 | Multiple registry options drive global growth in aircraft management for ACASS |
| May 22, 2024 | Axis qualifies latest HUD and EVS tech for Rega |
| April 4, 2024 | Bombardier discloses environmental impact of entire aircraft portfolio |
| January 4, 2024 | SpeedBird gains 10+ passenger approval from FAA |
| September 21, 2023 | Chartright expands charter and lease offerings |
| July 14, 2023 | Aruba and Malawi approve of ExecuJet in Africa |
| June 5, 2023 | Rega's Challenger 650s to be supported by Axis sim |
| May 30, 2023 | Trio of charter additions brings shorter capability to ABS Jets |
| May 25, 2023 | ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia adds Aruba approval |
| May 19, 2023 | European clients turn increasingly to Flying Colours |
| May 8, 2023 | Duncan builds momentum for Gogo 5G introduction |
| April 24, 2023 | Bombardier receives approvals for Smart Link Plus |
| December 20, 2022 | Skyservice scores STC approvals for Ku-band installs |
| December 7, 2022 | Quarter sees 40 per cent increase in SpeedBird fleet |
| October 27, 2022 | CL605 addition expands GainJet air ambulance services |
| July 20, 2022 | StandardAero passes 20 years of GE CF34 support |
| May 30, 2022 | GE extends Aero-Dienst service centre authorisation |
| May 29, 2022 | TAG extends pilot training agreement with CAE until 2025 |
| May 15, 2022 | C&L Engine Solutions makes bulk CF34 purchase |
| April 1, 2022 | DAC receives STC for TS-60 emergency power supply |
| February 28, 2022 | Modesto receives 10 seat or more approval |
| February 4, 2022 | CrewBlast releases top five aircraft crew requests |
| December 21, 2021 | Jet Edge marks the arrival of its 25th jet |
| December 6, 2021 | Sustainability and safety are top of the Gestair offer |
| November 15, 2021 | Chartright addresses demand in Canada’s expanding market |
| November 5, 2021 | Duncan to modify Avance L5 STCs to include Gogo 5G |
| October 8, 2021 | Bombardier jets gain MRO options in Michigan, Nebraska and Utah |
| October 8, 2021 | Luxaviation brings Challenger 605 on board |
| August 26, 2021 | Static display lineup unveiled for ACE 2021 |
| June 10, 2021 | Peregrine approved to install ACA technology in Challengers |
| May 31, 2021 | Magellan adds light and heavy options to card programme |
| May 10, 2021 | Viasat Ku IFC system available on Challenger 600s |
| April 25, 2021 | Geneva line station to service Challengers and Globals |
| April 4, 2021 | Gama assembles A-Team to facilitate charter sales |
| March 9, 2021 | Managed Jersey Challenger offers Gama clients options |
| March 5, 2021 | Alto offers audio retrofit for Challengers |
| January 25, 2021 | Gogo and Duncan broaden scope of Avance partnership |
| December 28, 2020 | AMAC fills up hangars for the holidays |
| December 21, 2020 | Duncan stacks up a selection of Honeywell STCs |
| December 14, 2020 | Duncan's Lincoln facility wins Bombardier acclaim |
| November 8, 2020 | Duncan drives home DART deal and Gogo for Gulfstream |
| November 2, 2020 | AMAC continues to carry out head of state work |
| October 6, 2020 | C&L signs with Thomas Global for CRT display |
| October 3, 2020 | AMAC refurbishes Gulfstream, Bombardier and Boeing jets |
| September 12, 2020 | Rega puts Challengers in for fresh lick of paint |
| July 20, 2020 | DC rises to challenge of Challenger check and more |
| June 15, 2020 | AMAC continues to receive Airbus and Boeing in Basel |
| June 10, 2020 | Honeywell channel partner MNG installs JetWave on Challenger |
| June 10, 2020 | SONAS squeezes in Irish AOC in time for lockdown ops |
| June 7, 2020 | Gogo works with Duncan to offer L3 installations |
| June 1, 2020 | DC carries out comprehensive CL605 overhaul |
| May 25, 2020 | AMAC keeps the ball rolling in Basel |
| May 17, 2020 | Jetflite sends Challenger 650 into COVID service |
| April 13, 2020 | Rega leads the Swiss repatriation effort |
| March 3, 2020 | DC to support Comlux customers in Europe and CIS |
| February 23, 2020 | Duncan Aviation completes Avance L5 STCs |
| February 17, 2020 | TAG Asia authorised for Bombardier in Hong Kong |
| December 1, 2019 | Nomad adds Aruba to certification portfolio |
| September 24, 2019 | NetJets takes on a ton of Challengers |
| September 9, 2019 | Nomad paves the way for Cayman maintenance |
| September 8, 2019 | Duncan completes Challenger STC for SmartSky |
| August 23, 2019 | Gama steps up on maintenance front |
| August 18, 2019 | Nomad travels to Malaga to fix AOG Challenger |
| June 18, 2019 | GE approves Tianjin service centre for Passport and CF34-3 |
| May 23, 2019 | Powerplant agreement ties GE and MNG |
| May 20, 2019 | ACJ330 is the first widebody completion by Comlux |
| April 30, 2019 | Extended range CL605 joins the Chantilly ranks |
| February 11, 2019 | Meridian strengthens fleet with spacious CL650 |
| February 2, 2019 | SONAS Aviation closes in on Irish AOC |
| December 28, 2018 | Rega eager to get going with third and final CL650 |
| December 17, 2018 | Air Independence solves availability concerns with CL650 |
| November 30, 2018 | ExecuJet Europe welcomes four further jets |
| November 3, 2018 | Global Aviation takes delivery of spacious Challenger |
| October 30, 2018 | Titan Challenger 650 ready to cross the Atlantic |
| October 2, 2018 | Hong Kong maintenance company adds Aruba approval |
| September 27, 2018 | Comlux adds charter Challenger 605 in Madrid |
| August 7, 2018 | Rega receives medevac CL650 two of three |
| June 12, 2018 | CAE introduces Global Vision FFS |
| May 3, 2018 | Elit'Avia to benefit from shared resources in OJets takeover |
| April 26, 2018 | First of three CL650s set to boost Rega's lifesaving capabilities |
| November 1, 2017 | ExecuJet adds CL605 to Middle East Bombardier roster |
| August 31, 2017 | DCAF swells Dubai roster with Al Maktoum Challenger 605 |
| August 24, 2017 | Sky Lounge adds CL605 to meet Gulf requirements |
| July 4, 2017 | Gulf Wings extends non-stop range with Global |
| August 18, 2016 | Germany’s first CL650 delivered to private client |
| May 19, 2016 | Latest GainJet Challenger fills void for super midsize and long range trips |
| April 4, 2016 | Wider and rangier Challenger 650 is given EASA go-ahead |
| November 9, 2015 | Me & my aircraft-Long range and Large jets: Long range and large jets bring the world closer for discerning executives |
| February 12, 2015 | DC cements long haul market position with latest CL605 |
| November 6, 2014 | Bombardier presents CL650 with NetJets at NBAA |
| September 10, 2014 | VistaJet grows with sizeable widebody order |
| August 10, 2014 | Me & my aircraft – Super midsize jets: Surprising resilience from super mids as manufacturers continue to innovate |
| August 10, 2014 | EAG continues African management with 605 |
| June 9, 2014 | Elit'Avia initiates Malta ops with three long haul jets |
| November 13, 2012 | Me & my aircraft; Super midsize jets: Latest models bring advanced technology to super midsize arena |
| November 13, 2012 | Amira Air targets US brokers with its expanding charter fleet |
| Bombardier to present smoothest-flying aircraft at NBAA-BACE 2023, debut first Certified Pre-Owned aircraft at U.S. tradeshow | 10/10/2023 |
