FlightWorks Retires Last Challenger 350 Jet
FlightWorks, a private jet charter operator based in Atlanta, has retired the last of its Challenger 350 aircraft from its Part 135-certified fleet, marking a shift in its charter offerings. The jet, registered as N200JB, is now operating under Fair Wind Air Charter’s certificate, as confirmed by recent ch-aviation data. This transfer concludes FlightWorks’ use of the Challenger 350 model, which had been a part of its charter fleet since 2021.
Final Flight and Transition to Fair Wind Air Charter
The Challenger 350, which was originally delivered to FlightWorks just 4.6 years ago, completed its final flight under FlightWorks’ “FWK” code on August 3, 2024. The flight, which took off from Camarillo and landed at Savannah International Airport, marked the end of the aircraft’s service with FlightWorks. Shortly after, the jet was transferred to Fair Wind Air Charter’s Part 135 certificate in August 2024, joining a growing fleet focused on private jet charter services.
FlightWorks had operated two Challenger 350 jets between 2021 and 2022, but this aircraft was the last of its kind in the company’s fleet, highlighting a strategic shift in the company’s fleet management.
Updated FlightWorks Charter Fleet
With the retirement of the Challenger 350, FlightWorks’ charter fleet now consists of 10 aircraft, each offering a range of amenities suited for different travel needs. The updated fleet includes:
- Two Challenger 300s
- One Challenger 3500
- One Citation Latitude
- One Citation XLS+
- One Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
- One Gulfstream G200
- One Gulfstream G450
- One Hawker 800XP
- One Learjet 60XR
FlightWorks continues to offer private air charter services, as well as aircraft management, government aviation support, and consulting services. The inclusion of newer models like the Challenger 3500 signals FlightWorks’ commitment to offering advanced, comfortable options for private travelers.
Fair Wind Air Charter Expands Fleet
Fair Wind Air Charter, the new operator of FlightWorks’ former Challenger 350, is also a U.S.-based Part 135 charter provider. With the addition of N200JB, Fair Wind’s fleet now includes 12 diverse aircraft, allowing them to cater to a variety of private charter needs. Their fleet lineup consists of:
- One Challenger 300
- Two Challenger 350s
- One Challenger 605
- One Challenger 650
- One Citation Jet 3
- One Citation Sovereign
- One Citation Ultra
- One Gulfstream IV (GIV)
- Two Global 5000s
- One Learjet 60XR
Fair Wind offers private jet charter services similar to those provided by FlightWorks, and the addition of the Challenger 350 enhances its ability to serve both domestic and international clients seeking luxurious travel options.
FlightWorks’ Evolving Fleet Strategy
The retirement of the last Challenger 350 highlights FlightWorks’ evolving fleet strategy. The company has shifted focus toward maintaining a diverse fleet that includes newer models like the Challenger 3500, a direct successor to the 350, which offers improved cabin technology and passenger comfort. By strategically updating its fleet, FlightWorks can better meet the needs of private and corporate travelers, offering a mix of aircraft suited to different route lengths and passenger capacities.
As FlightWorks continues to refine its fleet and services, it remains dedicated to providing tailored solutions in private air charter, aircraft management, and consulting. The retirement of the Challenger 350 reflects the company’s focus on modernization, with an emphasis on versatility and luxury for its high-demand clientele.
Sources: AirGuide Business airguide.info, bing.com, ch-aviation.com