Bombardier Learjet 85 Aircraft program forges ahead

Bombardier Aerospace shared additional information on its Learjet 85 program development. Having successfully exited the Joint Definition Phase in February 2010, Bombardier Learjet is now working with over 40 suppliers worldwide in the detail design phase. Composite tooling manufacturing for the first aircraft and composite readiness testing are progressing as planned, and on March 30, 2010, the Queretaro manufacturing facility was granted Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) permission for parts conformity. All aircraft performance objectives continue to be achieved and the program is on schedule for entry into service in 2013.