The end of the Learjet production lines brings the Learjet 75 model to a close, along with the cessation of the Learjet 85 program. [Bombardier]
Key Takeaways:
After nearly 60 years, Learjet production has officially concluded with the final aircraft delivered on March 28, 2022, to Northern Jet Management.
Bombardier, the parent company, ended Learjet production to focus on its Global and Challenger jet programs, while promising continued support and maintenance for the existing fleet.
Conceived by inventor William (Bill) Lear, the Learjet made its debut in the 1960s and established a significant legacy as one of the first personal jet designs.
Since 1990, Learjet has been a subsidiary of Bombardier Jets. In February 2021, Bombardier (BBD-B.TO) announced it was discontinuing the production of Learjets, however, it would continue to provide support and maintenance for the popular aircraft that are still in use.
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