Learjet 85 First Flight Delayed by Weather
Bombardier Aerospace delayed the March 20 scheduled maiden flight of the Learjet 85 because “the overall conditions were not optimal" in Wichita, where the aircraft was assembled and is being tested. The all-composite twinjet is expected to fly “imminently.” (Photo: Bombardier Aerospace)
Bombardier Aerospace delayed the March 20 scheduled maiden flight of the Learjet 85 because “the overall conditions were not optimal" in Wichita, where the aircraft was assembled and is being tested. The all-composite twinjet is expected to fly “imminently.” (Photo: Bombardier Aerospace)

Bombardier Aerospace delayed today’s scheduled maiden flight of the Learjet 85 because of weather in Wichita, where the aircraft was assembled and is being tested, Bombardier CEO Pierre Beaudoin said at an investor conference this morning in New York.