N7PS

This airframe, registration N7PS, is a 1988-built Canadair (Bombardier) Challenger 601-3A (CL-600-2B16) with serial number 5027. Manufacturer records list Canadair Ltd (Bombardier Aerospace) as the original constructor. The aircraft is recorded as owned by INNOVATION FIRST TRANSPORTATION INC, a corporation based in Greenville, TX, US, and is registered in the US. Valuation and condition notes for this specific airframe indicate an estimated market value of $4,250,000.

This Challenger 601-3A airframe is certified for up to 22 seats, while typical VIP configurations use 10–12 seats and incorporate a forward galley and lavatory. The model-3A variant allows an all-glass avionics fit and this airframe is equipped with a glass cockpit option, consistent with contemporary avionics upgrades for the type. Operationally, with a 3,366 nm range and a cruise of 424 kts, the airframe suits transcontinental and some transoceanic ferry or corporate missions from its operator base in Greenville, TX, US. Maintenance considerations align with twin CF34-powered Challengers of the era, with corporate ownership indicating structured oversight and centralized maintenance tracking. Recorded ownership by INNOVATION FIRST TRANSPORTATION INC represents the most recent corporate registry action on file.

The Canadair/Bombardier Challenger 601-3A occupies the midsize business jet niche offering long-range capability and relatively high cruise speeds for late-1980s designs. Competing models in its era and resale market include other long-range midsize jets powered by turbofan engines in the 8,000–10,000 lbf class. Market demand for this airframe is typically driven by corporate and charter buyers seeking cabin size and range at moderate acquisition cost; the listed value of $4,250,000 reflects an airframe with 1988 manufacture and CF34 powerplants. Maintenance and resale considerations focus on engine shop visits, avionics modernization (notably glass cockpit conversions), and the economics of operating a certified 22-seat cabin versus VIP layouts.