The Learjet 50 series was first announced at the 1977 Paris Air Show with larger cabins than existing Learjets. [1] The series was to have three variants, the Learjet 54, 55 and 56 but only …

Learjet was a manufacturer of business jets for civilian and military use based in Wichita, Kansas, United States.Founded in the late 1950s by William Powell Lear as Swiss American Aviation …

2 days ago · By the mid-1970s, Learjet decided to further expand its offerings with a larger business jet. The aircraft the Wichita, Kansas-based company developed was eventually …

4 days ago · What we know about the Learjet 55 ... “Very, very fast airplane. As fast as any airliner. Even faster. Flies very high up in the 50 thousands of feet. Relatively fuel efficient. …

Jun 18, 2024 · Notable Learjet models like the Learjet 24, 25, 35, and 45 boasted powerful engines, luxurious cabins, and impressive ranges. One of the most notable business jet …

Sep 18, 2024 · The Learjet 55 was the upgraded variant of the Learjet 50. It was first announced in 1977 at the annual Paris Air Show . At the time, the Learjet 55 had the biggest interior of …

Med Jets Flight 056 was a medevac flight from Northeast Philadelphia Airport to Tijuana International Airport, with a planned refueling stop at Springfield–Branson National Airport.On …

May 24, 2021 · With a purebred lineage from an experimental Swiss fighter jet, Learjets soared 50,000 feet above the earth, taking their name from aviation and electronics pioneer Bill Lear …

Oct 7, 2013 · Fifty years ago today, Bill Lear stood on a runway and watched his life savings lift off from a runway in Wichita, Kansas. He was 61, and had amassed a fortune in the consumer …

Jun 11, 2022 · The Learjet family is one of the most recognizable business jets with its memorable iconic look.