The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is the updated version of the Challenger 350 platform, carrying the same flat-floor super midsize cabin to 3,400 nautical miles from Dallas with an improved avionics suite and a refreshed interior that addresses what the 350’s interior was missing. For DFW corporate clients who make the Challenger 350 their standard aircraft, the 3500 represents the current-production version of that choice.
Bombardier introduced the Challenger 3500 in 2022 as the production replacement for the Challenger 350, retaining the same Honeywell HTF7350 engines and proven airframe while adding Bombardier’s Symmetry flight deck with touchscreen avionics, a redesigned cabin with improved noise insulation, and new seating. Seats 9 to 10. Range extends to 3,400 nautical miles.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Super Midsize Jet
- Manufacturer: Bombardier
- Year introduced: 2022
- Seating: 9 to 10
- Crew: 2
- Range: 3,400 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 470 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 68.7 feet
- Wingspan: 69 feet
- Height: 20 feet
- Baggage volume: 106 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Bombardier Challenger 3500 Fits Dallas
The 200-nautical-mile range extension over the Challenger 350 moves the 3500 closer to a nonstop transcontinental capability from Dallas. Dallas to Teterboro (KTEB) at 1,500 nautical miles with a full cabin of ten is comfortable with meaningful reserve; a westbound return from Los Angeles to Dallas benefits from the extra fuel capacity when headwinds are a factor. The net effect is a more predictable nonstop capability on the routes DFW corporate clients book most.
The Challenger 3500’s updated interior addresses cabin noise and seating quality that some Challenger 350 operators had left aging. For Dallas executive clients who split time between the 350 and a Challenger 600-series heavy jet, the 3500 closes the interior experience gap. It will read as a newer aircraft to a client who has been flying the 350 for several years.
Because the 3500 entered service in 2022, the charter fleet is smaller than the Challenger 350 fleet, and KADS availability on peak dates is a real constraint. When the trip date is firm and lead time is short, pricing a Challenger 350 alongside the 3500 is the practical move. When lead time allows, the 3500’s newer avionics and interior are worth the availability search.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates; reports may be provided on request.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Bombardier Challenger 3500 run $7,000 to $9,000 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
At $7,000 to $9,000 per hour, the Challenger 3500 steps above the Challenger 350 in both rate and interior quality. For Dallas clients who book super midsize regularly, the step-up from the 350 is worth pricing on any trip where the departure is more than a week out.
Other Super Midsize Jets Available
- Bombardier Challenger 350
- Cessna Citation Latitude
- Cessna Citation Longitude
- Challenger 300
- Citation Sovereign
- Citation X / 10
The full super midsize jets category page lists every super midsize jet we arrange for Dallas departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Bombardier Challenger 3500 charter from Dallas, TX, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or visit our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.