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The Challenger 604 intercontinental business jet can can accommodate up to nine passengers in business-class seats. It is a major upgrade of the 601 design, and a longer range derivative of the 601-3R, with a range of 4,077nm and a long range cruise speed of 787km/h.

The Challenger 604 prototype was modified on the production line from the 601-3R. It took its first fight with CF34-3A engines on 18 September, 1994, and a first flight with the more advanced CF34-3B engines on 17 March, 1995. It offers increased fuel capacity with saddle tanks to the rear, a new undercarriage for a higher take off and landing weight, it has a super-critical wing and structural improvements were made to the tail.

Transport Canada granted certification on 20 September, 1995 and the FAA on 2 November that same year. Deliveries began in 1995.

From June 2001, the aircraft have been delivered with upgraded PrecisionPlus Collins Pro Line 4 avionics.

Production ended in 2006, with a total of 365 jets built, the last delivered on 25 April, 2007.

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Duncan Aviation www.duncanaviation.aero Family-owned Duncan Aviation is known for its maintenance expertise, one-shop capabilities and fast turntimes.
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Duncan Aviation www.duncanaviation.aero Duncan Aviation is a maintenance and repair organization supporting the aviation needs of government and business operators worldwide. Services include airframe and engine inspections, major retrofits for cabin and cockpit systems, full paint and completions, and aircraft sales and acquisitions. Duncan Aviation also has aircraft components solutions experts available 24/7/365 to handle any aircraft system problem with immediate exchanges, rotables, loaners or avionics/instrument/accessory/propeller repairs and overhauls. Complete service facilities are located in Nebraska, Michigan and Provo.
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May 25, 2023	ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia adds Aruba approval
May 12, 2023	Thomas TFD-4100 LCD upgrade selected for Challenger 604 fleet retrofit
May 8, 2023	Stunning Challenger receives the VIP Completions treatment
May 8, 2023	Duncan builds momentum for Gogo 5G introduction
March 24, 2023	ACI Jet completes first of three Challenger 604 Pro Line Fusion installs
December 20, 2022	Skyservice scores STC approvals for Ku-band installs
October 1, 2022	Fusion installation is a first for Chartright
September 2, 2022	Luxaviation adds six to global fleet
July 21, 2022	West Star completes first Challenger 604 Fusion and Venue installation
July 20, 2022	StandardAero passes 20 years of GE CF34 support
May 30, 2022	GE extends Aero-Dienst service centre authorisation
May 29, 2022	Global Jet renews CAE training agreement for five years
May 29, 2022	TAG extends pilot training agreement with CAE until 2025
May 15, 2022	C&L Engine Solutions makes bulk CF34 purchase
April 1, 2022	DAC receives STC for TS-60 emergency power supply
February 28, 2022	Modesto receives 10 seat or more approval
February 28, 2022	Thomas Global upgrades drop-in LCD display for Pro Line 4
January 9, 2022	Duncan delivers dramatically different Challenger
January 4, 2022	WMA boosts operating remit with fleet additions
November 5, 2021	Duncan to modify Avance L5 STCs to include Gogo 5G
October 13, 2021	StandardAero delivers first Fusion upgrade for the Challenger 604
October 8, 2021	Bombardier jets gain MRO options in Michigan, Nebraska and Utah
September 17, 2021	Duncan stacks up the STCs for ACA installation
September 1, 2021	Nextant upgrades Challenger software to increase safety
August 31, 2021	Challenger 604 and Falcon 7X are onboard at Elevate
July 11, 2021	Reconfigurable Challenger 604 joins Scanwings fleet
June 10, 2021	Peregrine approved to install ACA technology in Challengers
May 31, 2021	Magellan adds light and heavy options to card programme
May 21, 2021	Collins Pro Line Fusion upgrades stack up for Duncan
May 14, 2021	Pro Star prepares to install Pro Line Fusion on Challengers
May 10, 2021	Viasat Ku IFC system available on Challenger 600s
April 25, 2021	Geneva line station to service Challengers and Globals
April 25, 2021	Skyservice named as authorised CL604 Fusion installer
April 25, 2021	ExecuJet branches into NZ market with great potential
April 8, 2021	Flying Colours commences first CL604 Ka-band installation
April 6, 2021	FAI Technik completes first major Challenger refurb
April 4, 2021	Elliott to equip Challenger 604s with Pro Line Fusion
March 29, 2021	Challenger 604 delivers plenty of range for GCH
March 27, 2021	Maintenance marches on at a steady pace for Flying Colours
March 16, 2021	Duncan equips CL604 with Collins Pro Line Fusion
March 15, 2021	Accra-based CL604 prepares for charter demand
March 13, 2021	West Star approved for CL604 Pro Line installations
March 5, 2021	Alto offers audio retrofit for Challengers
January 25, 2021	Gogo and Duncan broaden scope of Avance partnership
December 21, 2020	Duncan stacks up a selection of Honeywell STCs
December 7, 2020	Singapore base allows LifeFlight to fulfil new contract
December 7, 2020	Ventura aces 2020 with three more added to fleet
November 15, 2020	ACI advocates for HD displays in Challengers
November 8, 2020	Duncan drives home DART deal and Gogo for Gulfstream
October 6, 2020	C&L signs with Thomas Global for CRT display
September 1, 2020	MHS adds long range jets to growing fleet
August 19, 2020	Canadian Challengers can be upgraded by Constant
July 20, 2020	Flying Colours carries out full spectrum of 192-month checks
June 7, 2020	Gogo works with Duncan to offer L3 installations
June 1, 2020	RACQ excited at prospect of further Queensland CL604s
May 17, 2020	Constant sets the bar high for CL604 Pro Line installations
April 3, 2020	RACQ is ready to transport COVID patients
March 22, 2020	RUAG completes comprehensive Challenger upgrade
March 10, 2020	GCH Aviation Group moves into luxury charter
March 3, 2020	DC to support Comlux customers in Europe and CIS
February 23, 2020	Duncan Aviation completes Avance L5 STCs
February 17, 2020	American Jet Charter makes 604 addition
December 10, 2019	FAI completes FANS upgrades on Challenger fleet
December 1, 2019	Nomad adds Aruba to certification portfolio
November 1, 2019	Collaboration provides one-stop Nextant 604XT shop
September 9, 2019	Nomad paves the way for Cayman maintenance
September 8, 2019	Duncan completes Challenger STC for SmartSky
August 23, 2019	Gama steps up on maintenance front
August 5, 2019	Nextant performs simultaneous 604XT Pro Line Fusion upgrades
July 8, 2019	Nextant on track for thirty 604XT cockpit upgrades
June 18, 2019	GE approves Tianjin service centre for Passport and CF34-3
June 15, 2019	Duncan customer sings praises of Alto's perfect Cadence
May 23, 2019	Powerplant agreement ties GE and MNG
April 23, 2019	Nextant makes AutoPower available to 604XT owners
April 2, 2019	Jet MS completes one-of-a-kind inspection on CL604
February 12, 2019	Elliott Aviation completes 7,800 cycle inspection on Challenger 604
January 28, 2019	Jet Exchange goes global with worldwide AOC
November 26, 2018	Nextant receives 604XT Pro Line Fusion go-ahead
November 5, 2018	Gama Aviation starts first Bournemouth-based 96-month check
November 5, 2018	Nomad carries out its first Challenger 604 annual inspection
October 27, 2018	ACI equips Challenger 604 with Honeywell Ka-band hardware
October 27, 2018	Great service is Constant for Evolution’s CL604
October 11, 2018	Flying Colours makes Challenger as good as new
October 2, 2018	Hong Kong maintenance company adds Aruba approval
June 12, 2018	Aero-Dienst turns 60 and swells Challenger fleet
May 16, 2018	Fly Comlux arrives in San Marino with latest AOC
March 13, 2018	Gama wins West Africa CL604 oil contract
February 7, 2018	FAI parts out recovered Challenger
May 4, 2017	GainJet sets up second medevac base and plans a third for Rwanda
March 8, 2017	Turkmen takes on four new types in regional expansion
June 29, 2016	IJM MENA increases UAE charter options with CL604
December 9, 2015	FAI welcomes fifth Challenger 604 for ambulance work
November 9, 2015	Me & my aircraft-Long range and Large jets: Long range and large jets bring the world closer for discerning executives
August 4, 2015	Vertis named as sales agent for Doha-based Challenger 604
July 29, 2015	CL604 boosts DCAF's Middle East management fleet
March 11, 2015	ExecuJet bases first jet in Luanda
February 12, 2015	Fast growing Elit'Avia spans three continents
March 6, 2014	MHS doubles heavy jet offering with second Challenger
March 6, 2014	IJM Global Express success prompts CL604 addition
June 11, 2013	FAI chooses Al Bateen for Middle East stopovers
May 13, 2013	GainJet brings a brace of Challengers into fleet
November 13, 2012	Me & my aircraft; Super midsize jets: Latest models bring advanced technology to super midsize arena
October 15, 2012	Oryx brings managed Challenger onboard for charter
September 10, 2012	More diversity gives MHS transatlantic capability
August 2, 2012	Bahrain's MAE takes popular Challenger 605 into the fold
July 9, 2012	A pair of Challengers boost Hangar8 Malta
July 9, 2012	Record orders see NetJets commit to Latitudes and Challengers
June 11, 2012	Third Challenger comes online for Rizon in Doha
December 12, 2011	Qatar Executive will be first aboard Challenger 605 simulator in Dubai
September 1, 2011	DC Aviation adds five jets
September 1, 2011	Challenger expands Nomad’s capacity
July 7, 2011	Challenger 604 has broken through political barriers

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