Bombardier Aerospace received type certification for its Challenger 300 and 350 from Colombian civil aviation authority Unidad Administrativa Especial de Aviacion Civil (UAEAC). The super-midsize Challenger 300 entered service in 2004, while the updated 350 was certified by the FAA, Transport Canada and EASA last year.

“Our Challenger aircraft portfolio is gaining strong momentum in Latin America,” said Bombardier Business Aircraft regional vice president of sales for Latin America Stephane Leroy. “Colombia is a growing market in the region, [and] this will allow operators throughout the region to experience our Challenger aircraft and will allow us to generate further interest for these proven business jets.”

Latin America remains a key driver to future growth in the business jet market, Bombardier noted. In fact, the aircraft manufacturer’s market forecast predicts that the region is expected to take delivery of 850 business jets by 2024. With more than 1,900 aircraft in the region, Bombardier said it is currently the market share leader there.