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.
