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Learjet 85 Back on Track

Learjet Model 85
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Key Takeaways:

  • Bombardier has emphatically reconfirmed its commitment to the Learjet 85, an all-composite midsize business jet aiming to be the first of its kind certified under Part 25.
  • Despite program risks from a primary partner's failure and global economic downturn, Bombardier is bringing airframe work in-house for design, manufacturing, and final assembly.
  • The Learjet 85 is on track for early 2013 certification and first deliveries, offering a projected 3,000 nm range and Mach .82 top cruise speed.
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At a web-based press conference officials of Bombardier’s Learjet division gave a progress report on the status of the company’s Learjet 85 all-composite midsize bizjet. If it succeeds, the 85 would be the first all-composite business jet to earn certification under Part 25.

The program, however, appeared to be at risk with the failure of primary partner German airplane builder Grob late last year coupled with the global economic downturn.

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