Bombardier's Learjet 85 Makes First Flight

Bombardier’s Learjet 85 Makes First Flight

Shayla Silva

Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 07:34 PM ET

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** Learjet 85** Bombardier

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Bombardier Aerospace's Learjet 85 successfully completed its first flight from Wichita after experiencing several delays.
The inaugural 2-hour and 15-minute flight performed "very well," reaching an altitude of 30,000 feet and an airspeed of 250 knots.
This milestone kicks off the jet's flight test program, moving the aircraft one step closer to its first customer delivery.
The Learjet 85 is touted as the fastest, most spacious, and largest Learjet ever produced, with a maximum cabin height of 5 feet 11 inches and Mach 0.82 high-speed cruise.

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After facing several delays, Bombardier Aerospace’s Learjet 85 took off on Wednesday from Wichita Mid-Continent International Airport to successfully complete its first flight.

The Learjet 85 performed “very well,” according to Vice President and General Manager Ralph Acs. The all-composite jet flew for 2 hours and 15 minutes and reached an altitude of 30,000 feet and an airspeed of 250 knots. This milestone kicks off the start of the jet’s flight test program as it takes one step closer to its first customer delivery.