Learjet, the private plane brand made famous by stars like Frank Sinatra, is halting production later this year. The brand’s owner, Bombardier, said Thursday it will concentrate on its more ...

Learjet, once a symbol of luxury that musicians sang about, will end production this year. Share full article A prototype Learjet 23 executive jet on a test flight, in 1964.

The Learjet 75 Liberty is certified to fly up to 51,000 ft, and cruises between Mach 0.76 and Mach 0.79 in normal operations. It can seat six passengers with a maximum range of 2,080 NM (3,780 KM ...

Business aviation appears headed for further—and much needed— consolidation. The last major industry contraction was three years ago, when Textron Inc., paid $1.4-billion to acquire Beechcraft ...

During those decades, Learjet produced more than 3,000 aircraft, of which more than 2,000 remain in service, Bombardier says. The move follows Bombardier’s decision, disclosed in February 2021 ...

When the iconic Learjet first flew in October 1963, it heralded the beginning of an era of luxurious, chic, and fast executive jets. The Learjet 23 was so quick—with a top speed of 561 mph and a ...

Coined the Learjet 75 Liberty with a $3M price reduction, the aircraft was heralded as a better way to compete in the price-sensitive light jet market. MORE FOR YOU.

Bombardier has yet to reveal specifics of the Learjet 85 other than to say that design targets include a high-speed cruise of Mach .82 (470 knots true airspeed), maximum range of up to 3,000 nm ...

Continuing the 45 year development of the famous aircraft platform, the next-generation Learjet will be the first Bombardier Aerospace jet to feature an all-composite structure .

Learjet, the private plane brand made famous by stars like Frank Sinatra, is halting production later this year. The brand’s owner, Bombardier, said Thursday it will concentrate on its more ...