Fleet announcements are usually about capacity. This one is about which capacity earns its keep.

flyExclusive announced the addition of two Challenger 350 aircraft, continuing its planned expansion of high-contribution super-midsize capacity under the 2026 fleet modernisation and growth roadmap. The additions bring the Challenger fleet to eight aircraft.

Why this category

The company is deploying capital into the aircraft categories that deliver the strongest utilisation and contribution across charter, Jet Club and fractional ownership. The Challenger fleet currently represents the most economically productive segment of the flyExclusive fleet.

These additions reflect a deliberate capacity strategy focused on long-term value creation, not opportunistic growth.

Jim Segrave, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

The Challenger platform continues to demonstrate superior contribution and reliability. Expanding this category improves availability for our customers while strengthening overall fleet economics. We expect multiple additional Challengers, as well as additional XLS and CJ3’s to enter the fleet throughout 2026 as we continue executing this disciplined approach.

Jim Segrave

First to get Starlink

The Challenger platform is the first aircraft type in the flyExclusive fleet to be equipped with Starlink, with installations beginning immediately following the announcement. The first completed installation was announced in March.

Maintenance, refurbishment and avionics upgrades are performed in-house under the vertically integrated model. Aircraft detail is on the Challenger 350 page.

Based on the company press release of 14 January 2026. Read the original on the flyExclusive investor relations site.