N257RY

This entry covers airframe N257RY, a Bombardier-built business jet completed in 2014 with manufacturer serial number 20506. The airframe is a Bombardier BD-100-1A10 Challenger 350 produced by Bombardier Inc. and is registered in the US. Owned by RYAN AIR LLC (an LLC based in Dallas, TX, US), the airframe’s documented civilian registry and operator domicile place it for typical North American corporate and charter operations. Current market valuation is listed at $15,000,000, reflecting its mid‑life status and equipment fit.

The aircraft carries an 8-place executive layout with a forward galley and a belted aft lavatory, configured for corporate transport and short-to-medium transcontinental missions. Avionics are a Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced suite, supporting common flight-deck workflows and ensuring compatibility with business aviation communications and navigation standards. With a cruise speed of 447 kts and a maximum range of 3,200 nm, typical missions would include nonstop coast‑to‑coast US trips and transborder flights into Central America. Operator maintenance and operational planning would follow Challenger 350 program requirements for twin-engine turbine maintenance and avionics support specific to Pro Line 21 systems.

The Bombardier BD-100-1A10 Challenger 350 occupies the super‑midsize business jet niche, offering long-range capability and a high‑altitude ceiling of 45,000 ft for efficient routing. Competing types in the segment include other super‑midsize jets where buyers prioritize cabin comfort for eight passengers, transcontinental range, and modern avionics. Resale and maintenance considerations hinge on engine program status for the HONEYWELL AS907-2-1A powerplants, overall maintenance tracking, and avionics currency for the Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced fitment.