N244QS

This entry covers airframe N244QS, a Bombardier-built Challenger 650 registered in the United States and constructed in 2021 with serial number 6167. The airframe is owned by NETJETS SALES INC (a corporation based in Oklahoma City, OK, US), reflecting its placement within a fractional/fleet operating structure rather than single-owner private use. The Challenger is listed with a fleet-style certified seating arrangement and is valued at $19,000,000 in current records. Acquisition and operation under the NetJets fleet denote its role as a managed, revenue-generating aircraft rather than a bespoke owner-flown example.

The airframe carries a typical executive interior layout capable of accommodating 9–12 passenger executive configuration while retaining a certified seating capacity of 22 in accordance with its fractional/fleet certification, enabling both executive missions and higher-density positioning flights. Avionics are equipped with the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 suite (Pro Line 21 Advanced) and Vision flight deck options as fitted on this Challenger 650, supporting advanced situational awareness and fleet-common avionics training. Operated by a corporate-style owner within NetJets’ organizational structure, the aircraft is primarily configured for transcontinental and long-range business missions consistent with its 4,000 nm range and 425 kt cruise, with normal operations exploiting its 41,000 ft service ceiling for efficient cruise and traffic avoidance. Maintenance and dispatch profiles align with fractional fleet standards, emphasizing scheduled airframe and engine shop visits per operator program requirements.

As a member of the Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 650 family produced by Bombardier Inc., this airframe occupies the mid-size, long-range executive jet niche, offering multi-role capability from executive transport to fleet repositioning due to its certified 22-seat capacity. Competing models are those in the upper light to mid-size executive class that emphasize balance of cabin volume, range, and fleet utility. For operators and buyers, considerations include fleet-standard maintenance support, resale liquidity influenced by fractional operator ownership, and the appeal of a modern Pro Line 21 avionics fit for integration into large managed fleets.