N979CS

This airframe, registered as N979CS, is a Bombardier BD-100-1A10 Challenger 350 with serial number 20898. The build year is Not published; the airframe is currently owned by Wilmington Trust Co Trustee (a corporation based in Wilmington, DE, US). The aircraft holds a US registration and has been recorded in corporate trust ownership, registered to Wilmington Trust Co Trustee in Wilmington, Delaware, reflecting use as an asset-managed executive transport. Valuation records place the aircraft at $18,500,000, indicating a mature, well-equipped example in the light heavy/large-cabin business jet segment.

The aircraft is fitted in a typical 8‑place executive cabin featuring a forward galley, club seating, and a belted lavatory aft, providing a standard corporate transport environment for business missions. Avionics are an advanced Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 suite, supporting modern flight management, situational awareness and reduced crew workload on transcontinental and international missions within the aircraft’s 3,200 nm range. Typical operations for this Challenger 350 airframe would include high-speed corporate shuttles, owner-flown or charter missions, and trustee-controlled asset deployment; maintenance and operational planning reflect the needs of a twin-engine, high-performance cabin-class business jet. The aircraft’s registered base in Wilmington, DE suggests East Coast positioning for US domestic and transoceanic stage lengths.

The Bombardier BD-100-1A10 Challenger 350 occupies a performance niche between light and super-midsize business jets, offering transcontinental range, a high cruise speed and a 45,000 ft ceiling favorable for long, efficient high-altitude cruise. Competing models include super-midsize types that balance cabin comfort and range; demand from corporate flight departments and fractional/charter operators remains steady for well-equipped Pro Line 21 examples. Resale and maintenance considerations for this serial involve lifecycle costs of Honeywell HTF7350 engines and avionics-supported upgrades, with the $18,500,000 valuation reflecting configuration, market conditions and trust-owned status.