N156BF

The airframe bearing tail number N156BF is a 2012-built Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 605 with serial number 5912. It is owned and operated by WBF AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT INC, a corporation based in Fort Myers, Florida, United States, and is registered in the US. The registry lists a certification for 22 seats and the airframe has been appraised at $12,000,000; registration and operator records indicate corporate management rather than individual private ownership. The aircraft’s documented configuration and refurbishment reports suggest it is maintained in typical executive condition consistent with Challenger 605 examples.

The cabin of N156BF follows a typical executive layout with provisions for 2 crew and a certified seating capacity of 22, though corporate configurations commonly carry 9–12 passengers; registry notes reflect the higher certification number. The interior package for this airframe includes a forward galley and an enclosed aft lavatory, with multiple club and sofa seating options reported on refurbished examples of the model. Avionics are fitted with the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 suite, a common fitment for Challenger 605 airframes and many examples upgraded to ProLine 21 Advanced. Operationally the aircraft supports medium- to long-range corporate and charter missions from its Fort Myers base, leveraging its long-range capability and high cruise speed for transcontinental or extended regional flights. Maintenance considerations follow the Challenger 600-series schedules for CF34-powered airframes and typical interior refurbishment cycles.

The Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 605 occupies the super-midsize twinjet niche, offering a balance of transcontinental range, cabin comfort, and runway performance. Competing models in this segment include later Challenger variants and similarly sized jets from Gulfstream, Dassault, and Textron (Cessna). Buyer and charter demand tends to favor examples with modern avionics and refreshed cabins; resale value and maintenance costs reflect CF34 engine programs and airframe hours. For corporate managers like WBF AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT INC, considerations include refurbishment status, avionics commonality (Pro Line 21), and the aircraft’s certified seating flexibility when configuring for charter versus corporate missions.