LearJet was in a temporary office which opened in September 1962 while the plant at Wichita's airport was under construction. On February 7, 1963, assembly of the first Learjet began. The next year, the …

Learjet may be synonymous with tradition and the birth of the business jet industry, but the latest member of Bombardier’s illustrious Learjet family is built for the future.

The family of business jets first took to the sky in 1963 with the Learjet 23, the unusual lovechild of American businessman Bill Lear and a group of Swiss, German, and British engineers who had just …

Jun 13, 2025 · Now produced under Bombardier Aerospace, part of Bombardier Inc., the Learjet family continues to embody innovation and performance. Manufactured primarily in Wichita, Kansas, …

Aug 13, 2025 · Upgraded Honeywell TFE731-40BR engines and an advanced avionics suite establish it as a strong competitor in the business aviation market. The Learjet 75 continues the brand’s …

Feb 17, 2025 · From its inception in the early 1960s to its final production in 2022, Learjet revolutionized business travel and left an indelible mark on both civil and military aviation. The aircraft became an …

May 5, 2023 · In 1959, the visionary William Powell Lear set out to transform the world of business aviation by developing a jet-powered airplane for personal and corporate use. Fueled by the passion …

Mar 5, 2021 · Learjet has announced that they will conclude production. Here is a recap of Learjet’s history and how their brand has impacted the aviation industry.

Learjet was acquired by Bombardier Aviation in 1990 and is now a subsidiary, so the aircraft is also known as the Bombardier Learjet 35. [1] When first released in 1973, the Learjet 35 was among the …

Jul 21, 2023 · Even Frank Sinatra fell in love with the world’s first mass-produced business jet. When the iconic Learjet first flew in October 1963, it heralded the beginning of an era of luxurious, chic, and...