N237QS

Bombardier Challenger 650 (CL-600-2B16) (650)

Bombardier Inc

9 Hours

Duration of Flight

4000 NM

Range

528 MPH

Max Speed

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Aircraft Class
Aircraft Class
Over 20,000lbs
Max passengers
Max passengers
22
Range
Range
4000 NM
Service Ceiling
Service Ceiling
41000 ft
Duration of Flight
Duration of Flight
9 Hours
Max Speed
Max Speed
528 MPH

Basic Information

Year Manufactured2018
LocationOklahoma City, OK, US
Registration NumberN237QS
OwnershipNetJets Sales Inc
Serial Number6127

Airframe

Data valid as of 2024-12-16
AFTT (hrs)
Current
N/A
Flight
N/A
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Landings/Cycles
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Flight
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Nautical Miles
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DateFromToFlight TimeStatus
2025-05-26N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-05-26N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-05-26N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-05-26N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-05-25N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-05-25N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed

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Bombardier Challenger 650 (CL-600-2B16) (650)

Overview

U.S. registration, assigned to NetJets Sales Inc (co-owned/fractional operator). Standard/Transport class; MSN 6127; airworthiness 2018-09-28; certificate action 2024-12-16; registration expires 2031-12-31.

Specifications

  • Engines: 2× GE CF34-3B (9220 lbf each)
  • Range: 4000 nm
  • Cruise: 459 kts
  • Seats: 22
  • Ceiling: 41000 ft

Operations & Cabin

VIP executive layout, typically 9–12 passengers (two cabin zones) Cabin length ~25 ft 7 in, width ~7 ft 11 in, height ~6 ft; ample baggage (~115 cu ft) and large-cabin appointments in NetJets-configured interiors Avionics: Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 (typical for Challenger 650)

Model & Market Context

This airframe, registered as N237QS, is a Bombardier Challenger 650 (CL-600-2B16) built in 2018 with manufacturer serial number 6127. The aircraft was manufactured by Bombardier Inc and is recorded as owned by NetJets Sales Inc, a corporate owner based in Oklahoma City, OK, US. The airframe carries a United States registration and is classed as a fixed-wing multi-engine business jet; its corporate ownership and placement within a fractional/management fleet suggest operator-centric maintenance and recordkeeping. No published record of notable registry actions or transfers beyond the listed ownership was provided.

The cabin for this specific aircraft is described in a VIP executive layout, typically configured for 9–12 passengers across two cabin zones while the aircraft is certificated with 22 seats; this reflects the distinction between maximum seating and the more common executive fit-out. Avionics aboard are typically the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 suite, supporting mixed corporate mission profiles such as transcontinental and intercontinental hops enabled by a 4,000 nm range and long-range cruise capability. Operated from the owner’s base in Oklahoma City, OK, missions would commonly include corporate shuttle flights, fractional partner movements, and ad hoc charter trips; the aircraft’s two GE CF34-3B engines and 41,000 ft ceiling favor efficient, high-altitude cruise. Maintenance considerations for this airframe would follow corporate program standards consistent with fractional ownership, including focused component tracking and centralized overhaul management.

The Challenger 650 family occupies the large-cabin, mid- to long-range business jet niche, offering comfort-oriented cabins and transcontinental performance such as a 4,000 nm range and 459 kts cruise. Competitors include other large-cabin types in similar mission bands; buyer and charter demand typically emphasize cabin size, system reliability, and fleet support — attributes aligned with OEM-built examples like this 2018 airframe. Resale and maintenance considerations for this model commonly reflect maturity of the CF34 engine support network and avionics familiarity with the Pro Line 21 fit, factors that benefit fleet operators and fractional owners.

Aircraft Comparison

ParameterN237QSN100LAN1038S
Serial Number (MSN)612793215782
Year Manufactured201820082008
Duration of Flight9 Hours11 Hours9 Hours
Range4000 NM5200 NM4045 NM
Max Speed528 MPH504 MPH470 MPH
Aircraft ClassOver 20,000lbsOver 20,000lbsOver 20,000lbs
Service Ceiling41000 ft51000 ft41000 ft
Max Passengers22822
Cabin ComfortNo items found.No items found.No items found.

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