Bombardier later this year will end production of the fabled Learjet aircraft in Wichita, Kansas and reduce headcount, as it seeks to focus on the more profitable Challenger and Global business jet families. But the Canadian airframer assures it will continue to support the Learjet fleet “well into the future”, including offering a package of passenger experience enhancements. “With more than 3,000 aircraft delivered since its entry-into-service in 1963, the iconic Learjet aircraft has had a remarkable and lasting impact on business aviation. Passengers all over the world love to fly this exceptional aircraft and count on its unmatched performance and reliability. However, given the increasingly challenging market dynamics, we have made this difficult decision to end Learjet production,” explains Bombardier Inc. president and CEO Éric Martel in a statement.