Business Jets: A Retrospective Look

Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 01:09 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The article provides a historical overview of some of the earliest business jets, with first flights spanning from 1958 to 1969.
Many of these pioneering aircraft originated from military designs or served dual military and civilian roles before entering the commercial market.
This period saw the introduction of significant innovations, including the first jets specifically built for business use (e.g., Learjet 23) and the adoption of turbofan engines, shaping the modern business jet industry.

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A look into the past at some of the very first and oldest bizjets.

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