N438E

This airframe, registered as N438E, is a 2006-built Bombardier Challenger 604 (CL-600-2B16) with serial number 5646, manufactured by Bombardier Inc.. It is owned by BLUEMONT LEAF LLC, a corporation based in Houston, TX, US, and carries United States registration. Registered in the United States under the tail number N438E and held by BLUEMONT LEAF LLC, the airframe is valued at $5,495,000, reflecting its mid-life market position for a 2006 Challenger 604. No additional public registry events are published beyond ownership and registration details.

The subject airframe is configured around the Challenger 604 platform and typically features a 9–12-place executive layout in operator fitouts, while being certified for up to 22 seats depending on configuration. Avionics fitted to this model commonly include Collins Pro Line variants (Pro Line 4 / Fusion), providing integrated flight management and communications suited to long-range business operations. Based in Houston, TX under its corporate owner, operational use for this airframe would generally encompass transcontinental and transoceanic executive transport missions consistent with its 4,000 nm range and 459 kt cruise speed. Maintenance considerations align with CF34-3B engine support and Bombardier Challenger-series heavy maintenance schedules typical for a 2006-built airframe.

The Bombardier Challenger 604 (CL-600-2B16) occupies the long-range, large-cabin business jet niche, offering transcontinental capability and high cruise speeds for its class. Competitors in the market include other large-cabin, long-range platforms where buyers and charter operators evaluate range, cabin capacity, and avionics fit such as Collins Pro Line. For a 2006 airframe like N438E, resale and maintenance considerations center on engine cycles and avionics upgrade paths, as well as the aircraft’s certified seating flexibility up to 22, which can influence charter versatility and market demand.