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 production of Learjet aircraft officially ended in March 2022 with the final delivery, nearly 60 years after its first model debuted.
Bombardier, Learjet's parent company, discontinued production to focus on its Global and Challenger jet programs but will continue to provide support and maintenance for existing Learjets.
A pioneering personal jet designed by inventor William (Bill) Lear, Learjet has built over 3,000 aircraft since the 1960s, with a significant number still in operation.
The last Learjet was delivered to Northern Jet Management, a company known for its extensive fleet of Learjet models.
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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