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40 firm aircraft with 120 options ordered by Vista and its commonly controlled entities reinforce the Group’s long-term growth strategy and global leadership in private aviation
Vista, the world’s leading private aviation group, has announced a fleet agreement with Bombardier. The order comprises 40 firm orders for the Challenger 3500 aircraft and 120 additional purchase options. The agreement secures long-term capacity for Vista’s Member base as global demand for premium private aviation continues to expand.
Deliveries will begin in 2026 and be phased over up to the next 10 years. This aligns fleet growth with utilisation and regional demand for Vista’s global network of silver with a red stripe aircraft. The structure provides Vista with flexibility while ensuring readiness to serve Members around the world as travel patterns evolve. The agreement consolidates Vista’s demand for its super-midsize offering on one common platform, which grants clients an identical experience anywhere, anytime. From an operational perspective, this level of scale on one common platform will drive efficiencies.
Thomas Flohr, Founder and Chairman of Vista, said:
“This agreement is about leadership, preparedness and client experience. We are continuing to build the fleet our Members will rely on over the next decade, not reacting to short-term cycles, but investing with clarity, scale and discipline.”
Vista operates the world’s largest global private aviation platform, serving its clients across 96% of the world’s countries through its VistaJet and XO brands. The order follows another year of consecutive double-digit growth on the Group’s multi-year subscription based Programme product. In 2025 the Programme Member base grew by 12% and Vista flew 16% more live Programme hours year-over-year. Programme live hours growth was delivered across all markets, with the Group’s core regions of the U.S. and Europe being the largest contributors — up 11% and 15% respectively. Emerging regions continued their trajectory following targeted sales strategies in these areas — the Middle East, Asia and Africa saw Programme live hours correspondingly growing 32%, 22% and 30%.
The Challenger 3500 plays a central role in Vista’s fleet strategy, offering range, reliability and cabin innovation. Vista continues to lead the client experience on board — in the past by introducing the pocket door for privacy; then the jump seat for the Cabin Host to ensure every Vista flight is operated with full service; and today, the Challenger 3500 is recognised for featuring the most technologically advanced cabin in its class, with productivity-enhancing features such as the industry’s first voice-controlled cabin, a redesigned interior and patented Nuage zero gravity seats.
This agreement follows Vista’s recent completion of its fleet-wide cabin harmonisation programme and the roll out of next generation highest speed connectivity, positioning the Group for its next phase of growth.
Éric Martel, President and CEO, Bombardier, said:
“Bombardier jets pioneered the super-midsize aircraft category, and with the Challenger 3500 aircraft we continue to raise the bar for customers when it comes to offering a full package of performance, reliability and cabin comfort. This significant order is a testament to how well this aircraft serves our customers, delivering the perfect balance of cutting-edge technology, exceptional comfort, and proven value. Vista has been a valued Bombardier customer since they began operating. We are proud that our relationship will further deepen through this significant order and are excited for Vista’s teams and clients to benefit from everything the Challenger 3500 aircraft has to offer.”
This agreement reinforces Vista’s position as the industry’s most scaled, resilient and future-oriented private aviation group, investing to deliver availability, consistency and service worldwide.
