Aircraft
Bombardier Bets Big on Learjet
Bombardier anticipates first flight of the first production Learjet 75 under construction in Wichita, by year-end. (Photo: Curt Epstein)
Bombardier anticipates first flight of the first production Learjet 75 under construction in Wichita, by year-end. (Photo: Curt Epstein)

Though the light and midsize jet markets yet await their resurgence from the depths of the past business cycle downturn, at Learjet there is a near palpable sense of anticipation that such a turnaround is looming. The Bombardier division currently has three new models preparing for entry into service next year—the Learjets 70, 75 and 85--and has embarked on a major expansion at its Wichita headquarters.

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