Learjet
USA Est. 1962
Bill Lear didn't just build a business jet. He invented the category. The Learjet became so iconic that the brand name became the generic term for private jets, the way Kleenex is to tissues.
Heritage
The original Lear Jet 23 flew in 1963 and changed everything about executive travel. Bombardier acquired the company in 1990, but the name carried weight for decades. Production ended in 2022, but every sleek business jet owes something to Bill Lear's audacity.
Known for
general-aviationbusiness
Notable programs
- Learjet 23
- Learjet 25
- Learjet 35
- Learjet 45
- Learjet 75
