Bombardier private jets
7 Bombardier models on charter lists in India, the US and the UK. In the UK: 15 aircraft with 4 operators.
- Models
- 7
- Aircraft in the UK
- 15
- Operators in the UK
- 4
- Founded
- 1942
Bombardier at a glance
Bombardier is a Canadian aircraft maker, founded in 1942, based in Dorval. 15 of its aircraft fly on charter in the UK, across 4 models.
We track 7 Bombardier models on the charter lists of India, the US and the UK: private jets and regional jets and airliners. India has 30 aircraft with 15 operators; the US has 913 aircraft with 137 operators; the UK has 15 aircraft with 4 operators.
Earlier names and brands. Canadair: Designer of the original Challenger, part of Bombardier since 1986.
Bombardier also owns Learjet, which has its own page below.
Bombardier private jets
6 models, most flown in the UK first.
Bombardier Global 6000 / 6500 / Express
6 in the UK with 3 operators
Bombardier Challenger 604 / 605 / 650
3 in the UK with 3 operators
Bombardier Challenger 300 / 350 / 3500
None in the UK; 3 in India, 429 in the US
Bombardier airliners and regional jets
1 model, most flown in the UK first.
Every Bombardier model on charter in India, the US and the UK
Aircraft counts from the DGCA non-scheduled operator list (31 August 2026), the FAA Part 135 list (2 September 2026) and the CAA Air Operator Certificate list (5 October 2026). Seats and build years are from Indian registrations.
| Model | Type | In the UK | In India | In the US | Seats in India | Built (India) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bombardier Global 6000 / 6500 / Express | Heavy jet | 6 | 10 | 106 | 13 to 14 | 2008 to 2024 |
| Bombardier Global 7500 | Heavy jet | 4 | 4 | 47 | 14 to 16 | 2020 to 2024 |
| Bombardier Challenger 604 / 605 / 650 | Heavy jet | 3 | 10 | 205 | 9 to 12 | 2006 to 2017 |
| Bombardier Global 5000 / 5500 | Heavy jet | 2 | 3 | 71 | 13 | 2024 to 2025 |
| Bombardier Challenger 300 / 350 / 3500 | Super-midsize jet | 0 | 3 | 429 | 9 to 10 | 2015 to 2024 |
| Bombardier CRJ100 / CRJ200 | Airliner | 0 | 0 | 50 | Not listed | Not listed |
| Bombardier Challenger 601 | Heavy jet | 0 | 0 | 5 | Not listed | Not listed |
Where Bombardier aircraft fly on charter
15 operators, 5 models. Most common: Bombardier Challenger 604 (10), Bombardier Global 6000 (10) and Bombardier Global 7500 (4).
Bombardier in India →137 operators, 7 models. Most common: Bombardier Challenger 300 (429), Bombardier Challenger 604 (205) and Bombardier Global 6000 (106).
Bombardier in the US →4 operators, 4 models. Most common: Bombardier Global 6000 (6), Bombardier Global 7500 (4) and Bombardier Challenger 604 (3).
Who flies Bombardier aircraft in the UK?
4 licensed charter operators on the CAA Air Operator Certificate list (5 October 2026) fly 15 Bombardier aircraft. Biggest fleets first.
| Operator | Base | Bombardier aircraft | Models | Whole fleet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Concierge Club | Stansted | 10 | 4 × Bombardier Global 7500, 3 × Bombardier Global 6000, 2 × Bombardier Global 5000, 1 × Bombardier Challenger 604 | 13 |
| Catreus | Horley | 2 | 2 × Bombardier Global 6000 | 5 |
| Luxaviation United Kingdom | Stapleford Tawney (Romford) | 2 | 1 × Bombardier Challenger 604, 1 × Bombardier Global 6000 | 14 |
| Gama Aviation | Farnborough | 1 | 1 × Bombardier Challenger 604 | 5 |
Altivo Jets is an independent broker, not affiliated with Bombardier or these operators. We ask them for availability and price on your dates and book with the operator named on your quote.
Tell us the trip. We check the Bombardier aircraft on charter in the UK and reply with an all-in price, around the clock.
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Bombardier: questions, answered
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Ask a specialistHow many Bombardier aircraft are on charter in the UK?+
15, flown by 4 operators on the CAA Air Operator Certificate list (5 October 2026). The most common models are the Bombardier Global 6000 (6), the Bombardier Global 7500 (4) and the Bombardier Challenger 604 (3).
Which charter operators fly Bombardier aircraft in the UK?+
Jet Concierge Club (10), Catreus (2), Luxaviation United Kingdom (2) and Gama Aviation (1).
What types of aircraft does Bombardier make?+
On the charter lists we track, Bombardier has 7 models: 6 private jets and 1 airliner.
Where is Bombardier from?+
Bombardier is a Canadian aircraft maker, founded in 1942, based in Dorval.
Can I charter a Bombardier jet through Altivo?+
Yes. Tell us the route, dates and passengers. We ask the licensed operators flying Bombardier aircraft in the UK for availability and price, and book the one you choose with the operator named on your quote.
Where these figures come from
- Wikipedia: Bombardier Inc.
- Wikidata
- Bombardier website
- DGCA (India): non-scheduled operator permits
- FAA: Part 135 operators and aircraft list
- UK CAA: Air Operator Certificate holders
Fleet lists: India 31 August 2026, US 2 September 2026, UK 5 October 2026. Counts cover aircraft on charter operator certificates only, not privately owned aircraft.
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