The end of the Learjet production lines brings the Learjet 75 model to a close, along with the cessation of the Learjet 85 program. [Bombardier]
Key Takeaways:
The final Learjet was delivered in March 2022, officially ending nearly 60 years of production after Bombardier (its parent company) announced its discontinuation in 2021 to focus on Global and Challenger jets.
The Learjet, a pioneering personal jet design since the 1960s, saw approximately 3,043 units built with over 2,100 still in use, for which Bombardier will continue to provide support and maintenance.
The aircraft was designed by William (Bill) Lear, a prolific inventor with over 120 patents, also known for innovations like the 8-track cartridge audio tape.
Since 1990, Learjet has been a subsidiary of Bombardier Jets. In February 2021, Bombardier (BBD-B.TO) announced it was discontinuing the production of Learjets, however, it would continue to provide support and maintenance for the popular aircraft that are still in use.
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Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.
