N260QS

This entry describes airframe N260QS, a Bombardier Challenger 650 (CL-600-2B16) built by Bombardier Inc. in 2023 with manufacturer serial 6198. The aircraft is registered in the US and recorded in fractional/co-ownership with AVTECH HOMES LLC (listed c/o NetJets Sales Inc), based in Oklahoma City, OK, US; this listing reflects its status in shared-ownership and operator-linked registry records. The Challenger 650 airframe carries a current estimated market value of $32,400,000, and registry entries note FAA certification for 22 seats even while operator service commonly presents an executive interior configuration.

This specific Challenger 650 is documented with a typical executive cabin layout in operator service seating 9–12 passengers, though registry records show FAA certification for 22 seats reflecting its flexibility for higher-capacity configurations. Avionics are fitted with the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 (Pro Line 21 Advanced) suite, supporting advanced flight management and operational capability consistent with business jet missions. Based out of Oklahoma City, OK, US in a co-ownership/fractional arrangement, the aircraft’s mission profile is primarily transcontinental and regional executive transport enabled by a 4,000 nm range and a cruise of 459 kts. The fractional/co-ownership listing via NetJets Sales Inc. is a notable registry detail indicating commercial operational support and shared use logistics for maintenance and scheduling.

The Bombardier Challenger 650 (CL-600-2B16) occupies the large-cabin corporate jet niche, offering long-range, high-speed transcontinental capability with a service ceiling of 41,000 ft and power from two GE CF34-3B MTO engines. Competing models in this segment typically emphasize cabin volume and intercontinental range; the Challenger 650’s combination of certified seating flexibility and executive fit options supports both owner-operator and fractional/fleet buyers. Resale and maintenance considerations for this 2023-built airframe include lifecycle support for Pro Line 21 avionics and CF34-series engines, factors that influence market demand and the aircraft’s reported $32,400,000 valuation.