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 maiden flight after experiencing several delays.
The 2-hour, 15-minute flight saw the all-composite jet reach 30,000 feet and 250 knots, marking the beginning of its flight test program.
The Model 85 is touted as the fastest, most spacious, and largest Learjet ever produced, taking a step closer to customer delivery.

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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.