Monday, September 08, 2008

Bombardier Learjet

IOC: 1964
Total Production: 2,082

Learjet 85

Maiden Flight: 2008
Production: 23
Unitary Cost: USD$17.0 million

Also Known As: Learjet NXT (early designation)

Origin:Canada

Contractor/s: Bombardier *, Grob Aerospace, Heroux-Devtek

Description: The Learjet NXT is a business jet positioned between the midsize and super midsize segments announced October 2007 as the next generation of Learjet jet aircraft family. According to Bombardier Aerospace, the jet will carry up to eight passengers in a large and very comfortable cabin over ranges of up to 3,000 nautical miles (5,500+ km) and cruising at Mach 0.82. Bombardier expects to unveil the Learjet NXT in October 2008. In January 2008, Bombardier announced that the newest mid-size Learjet business aircraft was re-named the Learjet 85. Bombardier also announced the selection of Grob Aerospace to develop the aircraft's all-composite structure.

Specifications
Accommodation: Passengers 8

Engine/s Performance: Max Takeoff Thrust 12,000 lb (5,443 kg)

Performance: Cruise Speed Mach 0.82 (980 kph), Max Range 3,000 nautical mile ()

Other: Number of Engines 2

Family Members:
Learjet 40, Learjet 45, Learjet 60 Related Equipment
Power plant: PW307B (2)

Learjet 85 - Contracts, Orders & Sales

see transactions report

Thursday, August 14, 2008 Synergy Aerospace order for a Learjet 85 business jet from Bombardier. The deal was announced on August 14, 2008.
Items: 1

Tuesday, July 29, 2008 London Air Services order for five Learjet 85 aircraft from Bombardier. The five aircraft are valued at $86 million. The deal was announced on July 29, 2008.
Items: 5

Tuesday, May 20, 2008 Vistajet order for 11 Challenger 605, 13 Learjet 60 XR, and 11 Learjet 85 business jets plus 25 additional options. The contract value including all options exercised could be in excess of $1.2 billion. The deal was announced on May 20, 2008.
Items: 35 Options: 25

Monday, May 19, 2008 ExecuJet Aviation Group order for six Bombardier Learjet 85 business jets valued at $103 million. The order was announced at EBACE exhibition on May 19, 2008.
Items: 6

News
Synergy Aerospace Orders a Learjet 85 Aircraft

London Air Services Orders Five Bombardier Learjet 85 Aircraft

Bombardier Learjet 85 Aircraft Composite Structure Manufacturing to Take Place in Mexico

Vistajet Places Firm Order for 11 Challenger 605, 13 Learjet 60 XR and 11 Learjet 85 Jets

Execujet Orders Six Learjet 85 Aircraft at EBACE 2008

Bombardier Selects Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307B Engine for Learjet 85 Jet

Bombardier Learjet 85 to Feature All-Composite Structure from Grob Aerospace

Bombardier Aerospace Launches Next Generation Learjet Aircraft

Operators

see operators map | see family operators map

Canada / 5 / Planned

Aircraft ordered by London Air Services (5)

Panama / 1 / Planned

Aircraft ordered by Synergy Aerospace (1)

Switzerland / 17 / Planned

Aircraft ordered by ExecuJet Aviation Group (6); Vistajet (11)

Internet Resources
Bombardier Learjet 85

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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