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, tracing their origins from the late 1950s through the late 1960s.
It showcases a diverse range of pioneering models, including those with military ties like the North American Sabreliner, and commercially developed aircraft such as the Hawker Siddeley HS.125 and Dassault Falcon 20.
The Learjet 23 is highlighted as a pivotal aircraft, being the first jet specifically designed and built for business use, which opened up a new market.
Other notable early innovations include the unique forward-swept wing design of the HFB-320 Hansa Jet and the turbofan-powered Cessna Citation 500, which became the basis for a successful line of light corporate jets.

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

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