Learjet 70 Earns FAA Certification

Stephen Pope

Thursday, December 19, 2013 at 09:55 PM ET

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** Learjet 70**

Key Takeaways:

Bombardier's Learjet 70, a revamped version of the Learjet 40, has received certification, clearing the way for immediate deliveries.
The Learjet 70 features a redesigned interior, more powerful engines, and a Garmin G5000 cockpit, with Bombardier holding orders for 10 Learjet 70s and 39 Learjet 75s.
The next significant development for Learjet is the anticipated first flight of the all-composite Learjet 85, projected to occur before the end of the year.

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Bombardier achieved certification of its Learjet 70, a super-light-jet stalemate of the Learjet 75 that earned its approval papers a few weeks ago. Validation of the airplane, a revamped version of the Learjet 40, clears the way for immediate deliveries of the Model 70, which Bombardier launched in May 2012 amid a slowing market for light jets.

Bombardier is betting buyers will be attracted to the Learjet 70’s totally redesigned interior, more powerful Honeywell TFE731-BR engines and Garmin G5000 cockpit. The Canadian manufacturer reportedly holds orders for 10 Learjet 70s and another 39 orders for the Learjet 75.