Overview
- The firm order covers 40 Challenger 3500 aircraft valued at US$1.18 billion at 2026 list prices, with total value rising to US$4.72 billion if 120 options are exercised.
- Deliveries begin immediately and will be phased over roughly a decade to align capacity with demand.
- Vista cites securing long-term lift for a growing membership base after a year of double-digit growth in its subscription Program product.
- The plan standardizes Vista’s super-midsize fleet on the Challenger 3500 to improve operational efficiency and a consistent client experience.
- This is Vista’s first new-jet order since 2021, as Bombardier highlights the 3500’s >99.8% dispatch reliability and category-low operating costs.