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 from Wichita Mid-Continent International Airport after facing several delays.
The 2-hour, 15-minute flight performed "very well," reaching an altitude of 30,000 feet and an airspeed of 250 knots, officially kicking off the jet's flight test program.
The all-composite Learjet 85 is designed to be the largest, fastest, and most spacious Learjet ever produced, boasting a Mach 0.82 high-speed cruise and a 5-foot 11-inch cabin height.

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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.