History of the LearjetĪs we bid farewell to the icon of lithe and luxury, we reflect on the life of the Learjet and where it all began: in Wichita, Kansas 1960. The model broke the record for the longest mission ever flown (in a non-stop flight of an impressive 8,225 nm) between Sydney, Australia, and Detroit, Michigan. Like the Learjet, the Global 7500 is changing the face of private travel.Īccording to CEO Eric Martel, Bombardier is redirecting its focus towards more profitable models, their Global and Challenger families. Redirected focusĪccording to CEO Eric Martel, Bombardier is redirecting its focus towards more profitable models, their Global and Challenger families. If anything, the global pandemic accelerated a sad ending. Since the introduction of Embraer’s Phenom 300 and Cessna’s Citation XLS, the Learjet has faced intense competition in an already challenging market dynamic. In 2020, the company produced 11 Learjets, compared to 12 from the year before.Įven looking back on 2015-when Bombardier concluded its brand new Learjet 85 line-we can see the brand struggled to stay afloat in the light jet segment. The private jet even held influence on popular culture, rightfully deserving of its feature in Carly Simon’s 1971 hit “You’re So Vain.” Why is the Learjet being discontinued?ĭespite past prosperity, analysts and experts are not entirely surprised at Bombardier’s move, given the Learjet 75’s low production numbers in recent years. So, it’s entirely plausible that Sinatra’s hit song “Come Fly With Me” is an invitation onto a Learjet. Since 1963, Learjets have propelled business moguls and music legends toward success (Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley to name a few).
With more than 3,000 aircraft built, Learjets symbolize luxury travel. Pictures courtesy of our friends at Bombardier.While February is known for roses and chocolate, last month brought some disappointing news.Īviation enthusiasts bereave the end of a 60-year legacy: Bombardier’s decision to stop producing the iconic Learjet 75 Liberty by the end of 2021.Ī favorite amongst pilots, the Learjet boasts a high speed and broad range. One of the Learjet 75 famous cabin configurations is the double club (two groups of four seats in facing pairs). The cabin with a comfortable and modern interior can seat 6 or 8 passengers and is highly customizable depending on the travelers’ needs. With this new addition to the fleet, Bombardier is definitely consolidating its position in the Super Light Jets market. The aircraft has the Garmin G5000 Vision flight deck and Honeywell turbofans.The comfortable cabin is refitted with top-notch technology including touch-screens and Ethernet backbone. The winglets are borrowed from the Global 7500/8000 design. In order to improve efficiency, the Learjet 75 features changes such as new winglets as opposed to the old model, Learjet 45. They decided to focus on their Global and Challenger series, positioned on an aircraft segment with better margins and less competition than the light jet market.īombardier Learjet 75 has a range of 3’778m and a partial transcontinental capability, and can connect Las Vegas and Orlando or Portland and Detroit. The year 2020 being one of the most difficult years for the Bombardier group. The Learjet model will cease production by the end of 2021. Although the fuselage is identical and the exterior of the aircraft is similar, it underwent major modifications to improve the range as well as performance. Bombardier Learjet 75 is the replacement of the older model, Learjet 45. The Bombardier Learjet 75 is a light jet built by Bombardier.īombardier Learjet 75 had its maiden flight in 2011 and received its type certification from the FAA in 2013.
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