A legacy that began with industry pioneer Bill Lear more than 50 years ago is celebrated as the 3,000th Learjet delivery also marks delivery of the 100th Learjet 75 model.

With a maximum speed of Mach .82 (about 630 mph), typical cruise speed of 518 mph and a very serviceable range of 1,590 NM ( 1,830 statute miles), the first Learjet went for about $495,000 and ...

The last attempt at a legitimate, brand-new model was made in 2007 with the announcement of the Learjet 85. After delays and overruns, coupled with a cash crunch from the problematic CSeries ...

The Learjet, which became synonymous with lifestyles of the rich and famous, is about to fade into aviation history. Canada’s Bombardier announced Thursday that it will stop production of the ...

Learjet, the private plane brand made famous by stars like Frank Sinatra, is halting production later this year. The brand’s owner, Bombardier, said Thursday it will concentrate on its more ...

While the Learjet 85 is the largest, fastest, and longest-ranging plane in the Learjet fleet, it and its $20.8 million price tag aren't even considered high-end private jets.

In the mid 1980s, a Learjet 23, piloted by the company’s salesman-pilot Clay Lacy, was used to film the breathtaking aerial sequences of Top Gun, starring Tom Cruise. A personal touch ...

This Learjet 60 has 8,700 hours on the airframe, 8,322 and 8,524, respectively, on the engines, and 2,800 hours on the auxiliary power unit. The engines have been maintained under a JSSI (Jet ...

Bombardier's newest private jet, the Learjet 75 Liberty, was just delivered to its first customer. The new flagship of the Learjet program offers better performance than its predecessors with a ...

Bombardier said it will continue to support the Learjet fleet, and existing jets will fly for many more years. Most of the projected job losses for Montreal-based Bombardier will occur in Canada ...