N265QS

This entry documents airframe N265QS, a factory-built Bombardier Challenger 650 (CL-600-2B16) completed in 2024 with serial number 6206. The airframe was manufactured by Bombardier Inc. and is recorded as owned by NETJETS SALES INC (a corporation based in Oklahoma City, OK, US), reflecting its placement within a fractional/managed fleet sales channel. The aircraft carries a United States registration and is configured and maintained to meet the operator’s standards; the transfer into NetJets’ sales inventory is a notable ownership action for this hull. As a late-production Challenger 650, it presents contemporary avionics and systems condition consistent with new-build standards and fleet acceptance inspections.

The cabin of N265QS follows the Challenger 650 typical executive arrangement, accommodating a standard executive layout for 9–12 passengers while retaining a certified seating listing of 22, which supports higher-density configurations for ferry or repositioning flights. Avionics are fitted with the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 (Advanced) suite, supporting integrated flight management, navigation and communications appropriate for transcontinental and near-oceanic operations. Operated from the owner’s base in Oklahoma City, the aircraft is well-suited to corporate shuttle missions, fractional ownership rotations and ad hoc charter sectors that require fast cruise, transcontinental range and a comfortable executive cabin. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe align with factory schedules and the CF34-3B engine program typical for Challenger 650 fleet operators.

The Bombardier Challenger 650 (CL-600-2B16) occupies the large-cabin, long-range super-midsize business jet niche, offering about 4,000 nm range at a 470 kts cruise and a max operating ceiling of 41,000 ft. It competes with types such as the Gulfstream G280 and Dassault Falcon 2000 series for buyers seeking transcontinental capability with a full stand-up cabin. Demand in fractional and light-corporate charter markets favors proven reliability and service support; resale and maintenance considerations typically reference CF34 spare-part availability, Pro Line 21 avionics support and the aircraft’s operator history, including its placement in NetJets’ sales inventory.