LearJet was in a temporary office which opened in September 1962 while the plant at Wichita's airport was under construction. On February 7, 1963, assembly of the first Learjet began. The next year, the …

Learjet may be synonymous with tradition and the birth of the business jet industry, but the latest member of Bombardier’s illustrious Learjet family is built for the future.

The family of business jets first took to the sky in 1963 with the Learjet 23, the unusual lovechild of American businessman Bill Lear and a group of Swiss, German, and British engineers who had just …

Jun 13, 2025 · Now produced under Bombardier Aerospace, part of Bombardier Inc., the Learjet family continues to embody innovation and performance. Manufactured primarily in Wichita, Kansas, …

Feb 17, 2025 · From its inception in the early 1960s to its final production in 2022, Learjet revolutionized business travel and left an indelible mark on both civil and military aviation. The aircraft became an …

Aug 13, 2025 · Upgraded Honeywell TFE731-40BR engines and an advanced avionics suite establish it as a strong competitor in the business aviation market. The Learjet 75 continues the brand’s …

Discover Learjet's history (1960s-2021), design evolutions, innovations, & versatile applications shaping aviation. Essential for aerospace fans & pros.

Jul 21, 2023 · Even Frank Sinatra fell in love with the world’s first mass-produced business jet. When the iconic Learjet first flew in October 1963, it heralded the beginning of an era of luxurious, chic, and...

4 days ago · The Teterboro Airport (TEB) was temporarily closed Monday night after a Learjet 60 crashed while landing. The midsize business-class jet was landing at around 6:30 p.m. when it was …

Learjet 24 helped NASA pioneer airborne astronomy, enabling high-altitude infrared observations and laying the foundation for future flying observatories.