Over 60 years later, Learjets are no longer being made, but the final Learjet model, the 75 Liberty, remains a unique choice in the light private jet world. Its in-flight performance is a core ...

Many people – even some aviation experts — will tell you the Learjet 23, launched in the early 1960s, was the first true private jet.

Let’s begin with takeoff. According to the NTSB: “Few safety margins are included in the accelerate-stop distances. Therefore ...

The LearJet 23 was the first successful purpose-built private jet. Along with developing the first car radio and 8-track tapes, Bill Lear founded LearJet in 1962 with the 23 having its first ...

When the iconic Learjet first flew in October 1963, it heralded the beginning of an era of luxurious, chic, and fast executive jets. The Learjet 23 was so quick—with a top speed of 561 mph and a ...

“The Learjet name is still synonymous with private jet travel,” said Lynn Krogh, CEO of Denver-based International Jet Aviation.

Scottsdale officials revealed the cause of the deadly plane crash involving jet Mötley Crüe lead singer Vince Neil.

A group wanting to restore the first Learjet ever sold — the one that started the business jet industry — has hit a major milestone.

The Learjet 75 is a mid-sized jet with a relatively manageable estimated per-hour cost to fly of $1,785. For reference, heavy-duty private jets can cost up to $7,500 per hour.

A private jet took off from Logan without clearance and nearly hit an incoming flight, NTSB finds By Tonya Alanez Globe Staff,Updated August 4, 2023, 8:53 a.m.

A 78-year-old Marine veteran was identified as the pilot killed when the private jet — owned by Mötley Crüe lead singer Vince Neil — he was flying crashed into another plane on the runway at ...