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Courtesy Wichita has turned out tens of thousands of planes over the years, but nothing the Air Capital of the World produced could match the aura of the Learjet. "Theres no denying that theres simply never been any business jet before, or since, that has had quite the cool status of a Learjet," said aviation historian Richard Harris. The Learjet helped create the market for corporate jets, making it affordable for business executives to use a private plane. Credit Courtesy Beginning in the m...

Canadas Bombardier announced Thursday that it will stop production on the Learjet The private jet model had been synonymous with lifestyles of the rich and famous since the 1960s It was a favorite of Frank Sinatra who used it to fly with friends such as Marlon Brando and Dean Martin  Sinatra is reported to have offered Mia Farrow a spin in the jet after their first date in 1965 He also lent the plane to Elvis Presley for his elopement to Vegas with Priscilla Beaulieu in 1967 Mentions of the je...

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The Learjet, which became synonymous with lifestyles of the rich...

Bombardier halting production of Learjet, cutting 1,600 jobs as COVID-19 hits demand Bookmark Please log in to listen to this story. Also available in French and Mandarin. Log In Create Free Account Getting audio file ... This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy. Full Disclaimer DAVID BECKER/Reuters Bombardier Inc. is ceasing production of its Learjet luxury aircraft later this year and slashing another 1,600 jobs as the Canadian manufactur...

It’s the end of an era for one of Wichita’s most well-known aviation brands. Production on the Learjet, the first mass-produced business jet, will end

Bombardier said it's phasing out the long-running Learjet jet in favor of more profitable models like the Challenger and Global.

Bombardier decides to end production of a favourite aircraft for both pilots and passengers

The iconic Learjet is going out of production this year. Bombardier made the "difficult decision" as it looks to cut costs and boost profits. The Learjet first

Bombardier Business Aircraft: Bombardier Expands Service Centre Offerings for Challenger and Learjet customers in Biggin Hill, Berlin Facilities Challenger Deal provides customers with all-inclusive pricing options on all maintenance repairs Aircraft operators will benefit from flexibility and peace of mind with alignment of airframe inspections, engine and APU overhauls as well as other maintenance needs all in one location MONTREAL, Feb. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier announced tod...

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Portland man who was flying a Cessna Citation 560 that crashed...