Bombardier Aerospace has launched its new Learjet 70 and Learjet 75 aircraft, which will replace the previous Learjet 40 and 45 models.
Company president Steve Ridolfi said that extensive customer focus groups were part of the design and decision-making process to meet customer needs and operator performance requirements.
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"We already have firm orders, letters of intent and other commitments for more than 50 aircraft," Ridolfi said.
The jets, scheduled to enter service in the first half of 2013, feature a new interior design, a next generation cabin management system, Vision Flight Deck with enhanced avionics suite, improved aircraft performance and low operating costs.
Powered by the new enhanced Honeywell engine, which offers increased thrust, both variants are expected to provide improved takeoff field length performance over its predecessor.
The upgraded engine is expected to deliver a 9% improvement in hot and high conditions, such as 86°F and 5,000ft elevation and about 4% fuel efficiency enhancement, while the new systems and canted winglets will contribute to weight savings gain and enhance aerodynamic efficiency respectively.
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By GlobalDataBombardier said that Garmin’s G5000 integrated avionics system for the Vision Flight Deck will incorporate high-resolution widescreen displays and touchscreen controls, new safety features and enhanced reliability.
The Learjet 70 aircraft, which can carry six passengers and two crew members, has a range of about 2,000nm at a cruise speed of Mach 0.75.
The Learjet 75 aircraft, offering a maximum range of 2,000nm at cruise speeds up to Mach 0.75, can fly four passengers and two crew, but can also travel 1,950nm with eight passengers under certain operating conditions.
According to Bombardier, the advanced connectivity options featured in both the aircraft are expected to deliver enhanced convenience.
Image: Bombardier officials during the launch of the new Learjet 70 and Learjet 75 business jets. Photo: courtesy of Bombardier.
