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 …

May 14, 2018 · 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.

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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 …

Jul 6, 2022 · Founded in 1962, the company became a subsidiary of Canadian Bombardier Aerospace in the early 1990s. After that, the Learjet business jets were marketed as the …

Jun 13, 2025 · Discover everything you need to know about Bombardier Learjets — models, specs, maintenance, insurance, upgrades, and expert ownership tips. Why Choose a …

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The Learjet 55 was a low-wing cantilever monoplane with NASA -developed winglets. The aircraft has a T-tail and is powered by two Garrett TFE731 turbofans mounted each side of the rear …

Feb 17, 2025 · In 1960, Lear founded the Swiss American Aviation Corporation (SAAC) in Switzerland, aiming to develop a small, high-speed business jet. He was inspired by the Swiss …

Jan 2, 2023 · Bill Lear's Learjet Corporation was one of the first aircraft manufacturers to build a dedicated private jet. The first Learjet Model 23 first flew on October 7 th, 1963 and the first …