AircraftData through March 2026
Challenger 300 Series
Entity Summary
The Challenger 300 Series is a tracked business aviation model with a 39.36% utilization rate and 899 active aircraft in March 2026. Data spans 7 monthly reports.
- → 39.36% utilization rate · March 2026
- → 899 aircraft in active service
- → 18,949 total flights (latest period)
- → 7 months of tracking data
Source: VOLO Aviation Research · Updated March 2026
39.36%
Latest Utilization Rate
899
Fleet Count
18,949
Total Flights (Latest)
7
Months Tracked
01
Utilization Rate Trend
Monthly utilization rate and fleet size changes
| Month | Rate % | Fleet Count |
|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | 37.63% | 802 |
| November 2025 | 39.41% | 914 |
| December 2025 | 37.94% | 937 |
| January 2026 | 36.74% | 910 |
| February 2026 | 34.11% | 905 |
| March 2026 | 39.36% | 899 |
02
Flight Volume by Region
Monthly flight data broken down by region
| Month | Region | Flights | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | North America | 19,293 | #2 |
| October 2025 | Europe | 2,716 | #3 |
| October 2025 | Rest of World | 1,716 | #4 |
| November 2025 | North America | 18,729 | #1 |
| November 2025 | Europe | 2,072 | #3 |
| November 2025 | Rest of World | 1,680 | #4 |
| December 2025 | North America | 18,421 | #1 |
| December 2025 | Europe | 1,739 | #4 |
| January 2026 | North America | 17,311 | #2 |
| January 2026 | Europe | 1,739 | #4 |
| February 2026 | North America | 14,630 | #1 |
| February 2026 | Europe | 1,547 | #4 |
| February 2026 | Rest of World | 523 | #10 |
| March 2026 | North America | 27,770 | #1 |
| March 2026 | Europe | 3,818 | #3 |
| April 2026 | North America | 16,845 | #1 |
| April 2026 | Europe | 2,104 | #3 |
03
Featured Highlights
Months when this was the most popular model
The Challenger 300 Series was named the most popular model in:
February 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the utilization rate of the Challenger 300 Series?+
The Challenger 300 Series has a latest utilization rate of 39.36%, with an average of 37.53% across tracked months.
How many Challenger 300 Series aircraft are in the fleet?+
There are currently 899 Challenger 300 Series aircraft in the active fleet globally.
Where is the Challenger 300 Series most popular?+
The Challenger 300 Series recorded 18,949 total flights in the latest month across North America, Europe, and Rest of World regions.
How much does it cost to charter a Challenger 300 Series?+
Chartering a Challenger 300 Series varies by category. Light jets run $3,000–$5,500/hr, super-midsize $5,500–$8,500/hr, heavy/ultra-long-range $7,000–$14,000/hr. Empty legs offer 40–75% savings. Request a real-time Challenger 300 Series quote through VOLO for current market pricing.
How does the Challenger 300 Series compare to similar aircraft?+
The Challenger 300 Series maintains a 39.36% utilization rate across 899 active aircraft — a key demand signal versus peers. VOLO's fleet comparison tool covers 200+ models side-by-side on range, passengers, cabin size, and hourly cost to find the best match for your mission.
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