N618CR

This airframe, registered as N618CR, is a 2001-built Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 with serial number 5520, manufactured by Bombardier Inc. The airframe is owned by LEIDOS INC, a corporation based in Reston, VA, US, which serves as the operator and apparent home base for the type’s missions under US registration. No other ownership changes or specific registry actions are published for this aircraft in the provided data. The asset is valued at $6,000,000, reflecting its configuration and role as a transport-config Challenger 604 with 22 seats.

This specific Challenger 604, in a transport-config layout with 22 seats, is configured for corporate or group transport missions consistent with its owner/operator’s needs. The cabin seating count indicates a high-density transport fit rather than a typical executive lounge layout, supporting business group movements, mission flights, or dedicated personnel transport. Based from Reston, VA, US, typical mission profiles for the aircraft’s published performance envelope include medium- to long-range flights within the continental United States and to transcontinental destinations up to its 3,756 nm range at a cruise of 459 kts. Maintenance implications for this airframe include adherence to Challenger-series structural and engine maintenance programs driven by the twin GE CF34-3B powerplants and the aircraft’s 2001 manufacture date.

The Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 occupies a midsize long-range business transport niche known for sturdy airframe design and two high-bypass turbofan engines. Competitors in its class generally include other long-range midsize business jets; demand among corporate operators and charter fleets favors airframes that offer a balance of range, capacity, and reliability. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect its 2001 vintage, a high-seat transport configuration, and its market value of $6,000,000, factors that influence upkeep intensity and eventual remarketing options.