Program Updates



Bombardier Learjet 85 Flight Test Aircraft Fabrication Underway

Bombardier Aerospace today announced that production of its new Learjet 85 aircraft has officially begun as the program successfully exited the Aircraft Level Critical Design Review.
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Expanding our Facilities, Accelerating Progress

With product development activities transitioning from detail design to the build, test and validate phase, the Learjet 85 is moving towards its scheduled entry-into-service in 2013.
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Querétaro Completes First Fuselage for the Learjet 85 Aircraft

The Learjet 85 program achieved another exciting milestone. On that day, the first Learjet 85 aircraft's fuselage was produced, marking a historic first for Bombardier's Querétaro facility in Mexico.
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Program Newsfeed

Bombardier Learjet 85 Flight Test Aircraft Fabrication UnderwayOctober 9, 2011

Expanding our Facilities, Accelerating ProgressOctober 7, 2011

Querétaro Completes First Fuselage for the Learjet 85 AircraftSpring 2011

New Configuration Tool lets you customize your Learjet 85 cabinSpring 2011

Testing and PerfectingSpring 2011

Belfast Facility to Manufacture Learjet 85 Aircraft Wing StructuresWinter 2011

New Querétaro Aircraft Component Facility OpensWinter 2011

CAE provides full-flight simulator for the Learjet 85September 24, 2010

Learjet 85 Update: Preparing for ProductionSeptember 24, 2010

Preparing for Production at the Querétaro FacilitySeptember 24, 2010

Learjet 85 Production Secured in the State that Gave Birth to the First LearjetSeptember 1, 2010

Validating IngenuityAugust 19, 2010

The Wing that Will Take Flight Into the Future June 29, 2010

Learjet 85 Update: Taking on Tomorrow Today May 1, 2010

Learning from the past to create the future March 16, 2010

The Inside Word on the Future of Aviation: Bombardier's Bill Goings October 23, 2009

Right on Schedule October 15, 2009

Expanding our World-Class Facilities October 15, 2009

Welcome to the Executive Suite October 15, 2009

Rising to the Challenge – Bombardier’s Shawn Kordonowy July 9, 2009

Building on International Expertise July 9, 2009

A Flight Deck with Vision July 9, 2009

Meeting our Commitments July 9, 2009

Learjet 85 Raises Expectations at EBACE ’09 May 14, 2009, vol. 2

Learjet 85 Mock-up Draws Crowds and Applause in Farnborough April 22-May 1, 2009

Full Speed Ahead March 25, 2009

Breaking Ground to Build a Breakthrough Aircraft March 20, 2009

Leading by Design: Innovative Composite Strategy March 17, 2009

See, Touch, and Feel the Future March 10, 2009

Webcast Takes Viewers into Program Progress February 26, 2009

Bombardier Aerospace Selects Rockwell Collins’ Pro Line Fusion Avionics Suite For The Learjet 85 Aircraft May 16 2008

Bombardier Aerospace Selects Pratt & Whitney Canada’s Pw307b Engine To Power Its All-Composite Learjet 85 Aircraft May 12, 2008


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Experience the incredible Learjet 85 in person.

Enter into the largest Learjet interior ever created and see for yourself how the Learjet 85 will accelerate the future of business aviation. Experience its spaciousness, sophisticated features and technological advances that will elevate comfort and convenience on every flight. Be sure to check this section regularly for new dates and locations.

Date Location Event Contact
May 4-6, 2010 Geneva EBACE Contact Us
October 19-21, 2010 Atlanta, Georgia NBAA Contact Us

Dates and locations are subject to change.


The Future in Motion
Learjet 85 Program Briefing

Catch the latest product and program advancements on the aircraft that is redefining the midsize segment in this special webcast. See how the future is unfolding and be the first to know about how the Learjet 85 is progressing on its journey to redefining performance, technology and cabin comfort.

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Learjet 85 Program Briefing
Learjet 85 Program Briefing