Aircraft
Bombardier Delivers First Challenger 3500 to Costa Rica
Company has had a base in Costa Rica since 2015
Bombardier Challenger 3500 overwater (Photo: Bombardier)
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Bombardier increased its foothold in Central America with the delivery of the first Challenger 3500 in Costa Rica. The company has had an established base in Costa Rica since 2015, employing more than 100 people in support of finance and billing.

But the delivery last week to an unnamed customer marks a milestone for the super-midsize jet, underscoring its ability to connect Costa Rica to key business and leisure hubs, the Montreal-headquartered airframer said. With a 3,400-nm range, the aircraft can link San José with destinations such as Los Angeles, New York, Santiago, and Buenos Aires.