TL;DR:

  • Introduced in 2003, the Bombardier CL 300 filled the super-midsize jet gap and is now succeeded by the Challenger 3500.
  • With a 3,567-nautical-mile range, it’s ideal for U.S. coverage and select international routes.
  • It seats eight in a spacious cabin with Satcom, touchscreen controls, and in-flight entertainment.
  • The aircraft has a strong safety record thanks to Bombardier’s design and rigorous operator maintenance.
  • Though no longer produced, used models typically sell for $7 million to $20 million.

The Bombardier CL 300, also commonly called the Bombardier Challenger 300, has long been a favorite of private jet travelers. To put it simply, this jet has a long track record as a dependable, comfortable, efficient, and long-range private and business aircraft.

In this simple and practical guide, we share key details about this Bombardier aerospace jet. Let’s start with a brief history.

Bombardier CL 300 History

First produced in 2003, this Bombardier plane was conceived by the company as a way to address a crucial and missing segment in its then-current range of offerings. As Simple Flying explains, Bombardier offered jets that covered intercontinental travel and regional trips, but did not produce a super-midsize option for transcontinental journeys.

Successor models continue to be made by Bombardier, but new planes of the Challenger 300 type are no longer in production. Now, the legacy of the original Challenger 300 lives on in the Challenger 3500.

Bombardier CL 300 Specs and Details

Although described as a transcontinental jet, the Bombardier CL 300 has a significant range – a maximum of 3,567 nautical miles, to be exact. That range allows this jet to cover all of the US and much of North America. International and sea-spanning travel is also possible from certain origin points, such as Los Angeles to Hawaii and New York to London.

The Bombardier CL 300 comfortably seats eight passengers in one of the widest cabins in the super-midsize jet class. It offers a cabin designed to offer a range of amenities, valuable for both business and leisure travelers. These include, but are not limited to:

  • A galley for drinks, snacks, and light meals.
  • Touchscreen controls at each seat for communications, entertainment, and cabin management.
  • Satcom phones.
  • Two 20-inch LCD monitors.
  • DVD/CD player.

Are Bombardier Planes Safe?

Yes, Bombardier planes, including the Bombardier CL 300, have very strong and consistent overall safety records. The Challenger 300 fleet as a whole has only encountered a few dozen safety incidents across many thousands of flights and hundreds of aircraft.

Flight safety is supported by careful design and manufacturing, regular maintenance, and a strong overall safety culture on the part of operators and brokers. At Stratos Jets, we take a proactive and comprehensive approach to minimizing risk in concert with our partner operators.

Bombardier Plane Cost: Challenger 300

The original Bombardier CL 300 model is no longer produced. The price for the jet while it was in production was around $17 million, with variation depending on specific amenities and upgrades, as well as changes in price strategy by Bombardier later in the jet’s lifecycle.

Currently, used Bombardier CL 300 models can be found on the secondary market at costs ranging from as low as $7 million (and sometimes less) to as high as $20 million.

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