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 production aircraft was delivered on March 28, 2022, to Northern Jet Management, marking the official end of its nearly 60-year production run.
Bombardier, Learjet's parent company since 1990, discontinued production in 2021 to focus on its Global and Challenger jet programs, though it will continue to provide support and maintenance for existing Learjets.
Designed by William (Bill) Lear, the Learjet was a pioneering personal jet, first flying in the 1960s, with approximately 3,043 units built and over 2,100 still in use.
The former Learjet facilities in Wichita will be repurposed by Bombardier for flight test and special missions aircraft.
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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