In its annual earnings report for 2020, presented on February 11, 2021, Bombardier’s leadership announced the cessation of production for the Learjet series in Wichita, Kansas. The Montreal, Quebec-based company will refocus its facilities in Wichita towards flight test and special missions aircraft. With the end of major aircraft manufacturing there, the Learjet 75 model will cease production by the end of 2021, and the Learjet 85 program will be discontinued.
Bombardier Will End Learjet Production By End of 2021
Key Takeaways:
- Bombardier announced the cessation of Learjet series production by the end of 2021, discontinuing the Learjet 75 model and the Learjet 85 program.
- This strategic shift aims to refocus the Wichita facility on flight test and special missions, while the company concentrates on its more profitable Global and Challenger aircraft segments and expands its services business.
- Despite ending production, Bombardier emphasized its commitment to providing ongoing customer support, parts, and refurbishment programs for existing Learjet aircraft.
- The decision comes after a challenging 2020 for the aviation industry, with Bombardier forecasting 2021 as a transition year and acknowledging an uneven recovery due to travel restrictions.
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