An Australia-based aircraft lessor has placed an order for two Bombardier Challenger 650s at this year’s Avalon Australian International Airshow.

The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a reconfigurable special mission platform. This rendering appears to show the aircraft in its maritime patrol configuration. (Bombardier Defense) Bombardier ...

has acquired two Bombardier Challenger 650 aircraft destined for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions in Australia. The delivery of both aircraft is planned for 2026. "This ...