✈️ Bombardier Challenger 601 Acquisition Cost

Pre‑owned Market Price (2024–25): Approximately US $1.0 million for older airframes. 

Some listings show typical asking prices around US $2.0 million to $2.4 million for 601‑series models. 


🔧 Bombardier Challenger 601 Operating Costs

Fixed Annual Costs (Based on ~200 flight hours/year)

Crew Salaries & Benefits: ~$285,234 

Crew Training: ~$49,417 

Hangar: ~$58,695

Insurance: ~$12,064 

Jet Management: ~$78,000 

Miscellaneous Fixed Costs: ~$28,589 

Total Fixed Costs: ~$511,999/year


Variable Costs (Per Flight Hour)


At 200 hours/year: Total Annual Budget ≈ US $1,444,447 


At 400 hours/year: ≈ US $2,376,895 


Additional Cost Indicators


For a 300‑hour basis the breakdown (300 h × ~$4,844/hr) gives ~US $2,394,760/year, cost per hour ~$4,844.20


Some sources estimate hourly variable cost up to ~$7,438/hr for the 601‑3A/ER variant with annual fixed costs ~US $835,490. 


🛠️ Bombardier Challenger 601 Maintenance & Parts Costs

Scheduled & unscheduled maintenance, engine reserves, parts replacements included in variable cost/hour figures (e.g., ~$1,610/hr maintenance component in one breakdown) 
Engine overhaul interval: ~6,000 hours indicated for CF34‑3A engines in 601‑series. 


🛬 Airport & Handling Fees (Typical Heavy/Super‑Midsize Jet Rates)

Historically included within miscellaneous crew/landing/handling cost lines in published budget breakdowns.
No separate public breakdown for landing/parking/FBO for this model; expect several hundred to a few thousand USD per stop depending on airport/region.


📊 Annual Operating Cost Summary (Based on 200 Flight Hours)

Total Fixed Costs: US $511,999/year
Total Annual Budget: US $1,444,447/year
Cost Per Flight Hour: ~$7,222/hr 

 

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