Here are the fastest private jets ever built: The LearJet 23 was the first successful purpose-built private jet. Along with developing the first car radio and 8-track tapes, Bill Lear founded ...

Introduced in 1964, this fearsome plane was small, fast, efficient, and had excellent performance. Over 60 years later, Learjets are no longer being made, but the final Learjet model, the 75 ...

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 ...

The Learjet 75 is a mid-sized jet with a relatively ... Back in 2014, the Citation X+ earned the title of the fastest jet in general aviation by setting speed records for its 3-leg trip from ...

twice as fast than the business aviation airplanes at that time.” The Learjet used two General Electric turbojet engines. Rowe added: “It’s iconic to civilian aviation as a business jet ...

SALINAS WILL BE THE FIRST STOP IN AN ATTEMPT TO BREAK THE RECORD FOR THE SHORTEST TIME FLYING AROUND THE WORLD. THE FLIGHT TOOK OFF FROM WICHITA THIS EVENING AROUND 10. RIGHT NOW IT'S PASSING THE ...