Challenger 605 Operating Costs

Operating the Bombardier Challenger 605 involves both fixed and variable costs that owners should carefully consider. Annual fixed expenses—including crew salaries, hangar fees, insurance, and other miscellaneous costs—total approximately $822,559. Variable costs, encompassing fuel, maintenance, and other operational expenses, amount to about $4,806 per flight hour. Assuming an annual utilization of 300 flight hours, the total operating cost is approximately $2,264,359 per year. By chartering the aircraft for 100 hours annually at an average rate of $7,500 per hour, owners can generate approximately $269,400 in revenue.