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Aviation Manufacturers: Bombardier/Learjet

70 Bombardier/Learjet Articles Found

Bombardier/Learjet Aviation History

Hispanic American Aviators in World War II

Hispanics served in ground and seabound combat units, but they also distinguished themselves as fighter pilots and as bombardiers.

Learjet Timeline

A brief record of Learjet's progression skyward.

Bombardier/Learjet Aviation Pioneers

MOYA OLSEN LEAR

Moya shared in his discouragements as well as his spectacular triumphs with the Learjet Co. in Wichita. They were deeply dedicated to Kansas aviation.

William Powell Lear, Sr.

In the late 1950's, William P. Lear, Sr. envisioned a small private jet airplane for business travelers that would equal the performance of commercial jetliners

Love him or hate him, Bill Lear was a creator

The beefy, bespectacled inventor was in shirt-sleeves, thrashing out a design problem with one of his Learjet engineers.

Bombardier/Learjet Aviation Features

Rocketplane aims for suborbital launch in July

Rocketplane will conduct a 25-flight atmosphere test programme with its four-seater XP suborbital spaceplane from January 2007 followed by a July maiden launch.

KANSAS AVIATION 2000 REFERENCE GUIDE

Information on the big 4 aviation companies: Boeing, Bombardier, Cessna and Raytheon.

Bombardier/Learjet Aviation News

New Bombardier Learjet Aircraft on Track to Enter Service in 2013

Bombardier announced today that it is on track with its three new Learjet business aircraft as it shared further details of its ongoing development programs.

Learjet 75 Aircraft Cabin Mock-Up to Make Mexican Debut

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that the cabin mock-up of the new Learjet 75 aircraft will make its Mexican debut in Toluca, Mexico from April 18-27, 2013.

Bombardier Learjet 40 Business Jet Winning International Success

Bombardier Aerospace today announced two new international milestones for its light Bombardier Learjet 40 business jet…

Bombardier, Omni And Aero Services Celebrate Learjet 45 In Paris

Bombardier Aerospace, OMNI and Aero Services today launched a new chapter for the legendary Bombardier Learjet 45 aircraft in France.

Bombardier Learjet 40 XR Soars Into Service

First group of new jets flying with traditional customers and Flexjet owners.

Rocketplane XP

The Rocketplane® XP is a suborbital spaceplane under development by Rocketplane Limited, Inc.

Bombardier Celebrates Twins -300th Learjet 45 and 300th Learjet 60 Business Jets

Bombardier Aerospace today announced two major milestones for its legendary Learjet program.

Global 5000 Sales Launch Bombardier Into Latin America Super-Large Business Jet Market

Bombardier Aerospace reaffirmed the strong market demand for its high-speed intercontinental Global 5000 aircraft with the announcement of the sale of two Bombardier Global 5000 business jets to launch customers in Central and South America.

Bombardier Lands at AEROEXPO with Impressive Display of Innovation

Bombardier Aerospace will demonstrate its Latin American leadership position at the fifth edition of AEROEXPO (International Aviation Trade Show & Convention) in Mexico City and Toluca International Airport April 7-9.

Bombardier Highlights Learjet Aircraft at CBAA

Bombardier will showcase its innovative light and midsize business jets at the 44th Canadian Business Aviation Association.

Bombardier Global 5000 and Special Edition Bombardier Learjet 60 Make Ebace Debut

The EBACE twin debut coincides with growing sales momentum for the two aircraft. In the past month, Bombardier has announced three new orders for the Bombardier Global 5000 corporate jet

Bombardier Aerospace Showcases Market-Leading Aircraft at Paris International Air Show

Bombardier will showcase the most diverse range of aircraft in the industry.

Bombardier Global 5000 and Special Edition Bombardier Learjet 60 Make Russian Debut

The high-speed Bombardier Global 5000 and the Special Edition Bombardier Learjet 60 business jets are among the top draws at the International Aviation and Space Salon

Bombardier Power Line-Up Lands At NBAA 2005

Bombardier Aerospace will highlight its line-up of business jets during the 58th National Business Aviation Association Annual Meeting and Convention in Orlando, Florida, November 8-11, 2005.

Bombardier Launches New Learjet 60 XR High-Performance Midsize Jet

Bombardier Aerospace today raised the bar for the entire midsize jet category with the introduction of the Learjet 60 XR business jet.

CRAIG NEWELL IS PROMOTED TO MANAGER OF FLIGHTSAFETY'S LEARJET LEARNING CENTER

FlightSafety International named Craig Newell, Manager of the Company's Wichita Learjet Learning Center.

BOMBARDIER AEROSPACE INTRODUCES SPECIAL EDITION LEARJET 60 BUSINESS JET

Bombardier Aerospace today announced that the Special Edition Bombardier Learjet 60 midsize business jet is now the production standard for new Bombardier Learjet 60 aircraft.

BOMBARDIER AEROSPACE LAUNCHES LEARJET 40 XR HIGH-PERFORMANCE LIGHT JET

Bombardier Aerospace today introduced the new Bombardier Learjet 40 XR, an enhanced version of the Learjet 40 light business jet that entered service in January 2004.

Bombardier Aerospace continues to drive safety training across corporate aviation

Annual Safety Standdown seminar assembles aviation's leading safety experts.

Europe's EASA Approves Honeywell TFE-731-20br Engine For Bombardier Learjet 45 XR Super Light Business Jet

Bombardier announced that it has received regulatory approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the Honeywell TFE-731-20BR engine upgrade.

Bombardier Celebrates 1,000th CRJ200

Bombardier Aerospace has celebrated the 1,000th regional jet manufactured in the CRJ200 program which includes the CRJ100, CRJ200 and CRJ440.

Bombardier Significantly Enhances the CRJ900 Jetliner

Bombardier Aerospace has significantly enhanced its CRJ Series with the introduction of an upgraded Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft, offering important new benefits to operators.

Bombardier Learjet 85 Aircraft Program Progressing on All Fronts

Bombardier Aerospace’s Learjet 85 aircraft development program continues to forge ahead.

Current Boeing, Raytheon, Cessna and Bombardier News Releases

Current business from the big 4.

CRJ SIMULATOR RECEIVES FAA LEVEL D CERTIFICATION AT FLIGHTSAFETY CINCINNATI TRAINING CENTER FOUR CRJ SIMULATORS

FlightSafety International Cincinnati Training Center has received the FAA Level D certification for its fourth Bombardier CRJ full flight simulator.

FLIGHTSAFETY CINCINNATI CENTER 5TH CRJ SIMULATOR IS FAA APPROVED TO LEVEL D

The Bombardier Regional Jet full flight simulator at FlightSafety International Cincinnati training center received Level D approval from the FAA.

New Learjet 70 and Learjet 75 Aircraft Set to Revolutionize the Light Jet Segment

Bombardier Aerospace, leading business aircraft manufacturer, today redefined the light jet landscape by launching the Learjet 70 and Learjet 75 aircraft at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva.

London Air Services Orders Five Learjet 75 Aircraft

Business aviation leader Bombardier today announced that London Air Services (LAS) has placed firm orders for fiveLearjet 75 aircraft, valued at approximately $65 million U.S.

Bombardier Learjet 60 XR Aircraft on Tour in Poland

Bombardier Aerospace, leading business jet manufacturer, today announced that its Learjet 60 XR aircraft will soon embark on its first ever tour of Poland.

Flight 3407: Continental Bombardier Q400 Aircraft Tragedy!

As the nation mourns, we extend our sincerest sympathies to the families of those who lost their lives in this horrific accident.

Bombardier Aerospace at Paris Air Show 2009

Bombardier Aerospace returns to the Paris Air Show with four of its innovative aircraft. One of the world's leading civil aircraft manufacturers, Bombardier will showcase its aircraft portfolio by featuring on its static display the Learjet 60 XR, Challenger 850 and Global Express XRS business jets as well as the first delivered Q400 NextGen airliner.

Flexjet Launches First Learjet 85 Aircraft Fractional Jet Ownership Sales Program

Technology innovations elevate the Learjet 85 aircraft as the most spacious in its class

Bombardier Learjet and Governor Parkinson Announce Financing Agreement to Secure Learjet 85 Production in Wichita

Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson and Bombardier Business Aircraft President, Steve Ridolfi today announced the details of a formal agreement that will secure production of the all-new midsize Learjet 85 aircraft at Bombardier Learjet in Wichita.

Learjet 45 XR Jet Sets the Pace for Reno Air Racers

Bombardier Aerospace today announced that its Learjet 45 XR demonstrator aircraft is the official pace plane for the 47th annual National Championship Air Races, which are taking place from September 15 to 19 in Reno, Nevada.

Bombardier Business Jet Family on Static Display at Wichita Festival of Flight!

Bombardier Aerospace showcased its current production Learjet 40 XR, Learjet 45 XR and Learjet 60 XR aircraft at the Wichita Festival of Flight at the McConnell Air Force Base this weekend, in Wichita. Marking the occasion was a Learjet flyby.

Bombardier delivers Delta Connection's first CRJ700

Airline also takes delivery of CRJ200 serial number 600

Bombardier Aerospace launches Global 5000 business jet

Strong market reception for new super-large business jet

Bombardier/Learjet Aviation Education

William Powell Lear, Sr. - Aviation Pioneer Lesson Plan

Lesson plan on William Powell Lear Sr., founder of Learjet.

Bombardier/Learjet Photo Galleries

October Aircraft of the Month: Model 35 Learjet

Announced in 1973, features an 8-seat cabin and powered by turbofan rather than turbojet.

February Aircraft of the Month: Model 24 Lear Jet

The model 24 was first delivered in 1966 as a replacement for the model 23.

December Aircraft of the Month: Learjet Model 23

First flown in October, 1963, the original Lear Jet Model 23 set the standard for all business jet to follow.

Bombardier/Learjet Air Capital Aviation Report

Air Capital Report, May 1st, 2011

Boeing Supports Space Shuttle Endeavour's Final Flight

Air Capital Report, May 15, 2011

Endeavour, Weather Look Good for Monday Launch

Air Capital Aviation Report, January 27, 2008

Aviation and aerospace news and items of interest from Wichita, the Air Capital of the World. Apollo Astranaut at Kansas Cosmosphere; Spirit and Russian Partnership; Boeing and Lockheed Team Up; Learjet's New Model 85; Cessna's New Business Jet; and Hawker Appoints New Media Director.

Air Capital Aviation Report: Special Edition for 5/11/08

Bombardier and Cessna news

Air Capital Aviation Report: Special Edition for 6/8/08

Hawker Beechcraft Receives More than 70 Commitments for New Premier II : New light business jet spurs increased orders.

Air Capital Aviation Report: June 22, 2008

Boeing makes a statement, Bombardier makes a sale and Hawker gets an approval.

Air Capital Aviation Report, July 15, 2007

Aviation and aerospace news and items of interest from Wichita, the Air Capital of the World.

Bombardier/Learjet Kansas Aviation Legacy

Legacy of the Lears

The first Learjet made its inaugural flight two months short of the 60th anniversary of the world's first powered, controlled, sustained heavier-than-air flight.

Learjet Milestones

A timeline of Learjet milestones

Learjet

Learjet is a manufacturer of business jets for civilian and military use. It was founded in the late 1950s by William Powell Lear Jr. as Swiss American Aviation Corporation. Learjet is now a subsidiary of Bombardier and marketed as the "Bombardier Learjet Family".

Learjet 45

The Learjet 45 (LJ45) aircraft is a mid-sized business jet aircraft produced by Bombardier Aerospace.

Bill Lear

William (Bill) Powell Lear (June 26, 1902 – May 14, 1978) was an American inventor and businessman.

Learjet

Learjet 85

The Learjet 85 is the latest Learjet program by aircraft manufacturer Bombardier Aerospace.

Bombardier/Learjet Aviation and Aircraft Videos

Bombardier - Learjet 85

Bombardier first look to the Learjet 85.

Aero-TV: Bombardier Learjet 60 XR - New Interiors for the Business Traveler

Learjet Debuts Two New Interior Designs Featuring Flexibility and Comfort

Farnborough 2010: Bombardier Learjet 60 XR Cockpit Visit

The Learjet 60 XR aircraft features the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21, a state-of-the-art avionics suite.

Bombardier Learjet 85 Aircraft: Defining the Future

An extraordinary achievement in next generation flight, development of the all-composite Bombardier Learjet 85 aircraft continues right on schedule.

National Geographic Megafactories Learjet HD

Hand built at Learjet's massive factory in Kansas,

Bombardier Learjet Family of Aircraft

A video on the Bombardier Learjet family of aircraft.

Bill Lear and the Founding of Learjet

It tells the story of Lear's efforts inventing the car radio and founding Motorola, his invention of the auto-pilot and the eight track tape and best of all, the LearJet.

Bombardier/Learjet Outstanding Kansas Built Aircraft

Aircraft Built by Bombardier/Learjet Aircraft Company

By Frank Joseph Rowe, co-author of "Borne on the Southwind, A Century of Kansas Aviation"

Today is: Monday, May 20, 2013


	Worldwide Aviation News, History, Education, Photos, Videos, Careers, Pioneers, Features, Quizzes and Learn To Fly, from Wichita, the Air Capital of the World. Home to Six Leading International Aircraft Companies.

Worldwide Aviation News, History, Education, Photos, Videos, Careers, Pioneers, Features, Quizzes and Learn To Fly, from Wichita, the Air Capital of the World. Home to Six Leading International Aircraft Companies.