The Learjet 23 went into production in 1962 and took its first flight Oct. 7, 1963. “It was the first plane that was specifically built as a business jet,” said Dick Kovich, ...

The Learjet 23 went into production in 1962 and took its first flight Oct. 7, 1963. “It was the first plane that was specifically built as a business jet,” said Dick Kovich, a former Learjet ...

In the early 1960s, the Learjet 23 created a revolution in business aviation. As the world’s first light regional jet, the 23 had a svelte military fuselage, wing-tip fuel tanks and a top speed ...

Learjet 23. Today’s Top Aircraft For Sale Pick: 1995 Learjet 60 This later, larger model retains the distinct look that helped the Learjet stand out since its first flight.

The Learjet 23 plane, known as 23-003, was the third of its kind to be manufactured in 1964. ... Learjet, based in Wichita, has been a Bombardier subsidiary since 1990.

Learjet. For generations, the name has been synonymous with business jets, with more than 3,000 of the small private jet planes delivered since the first Learjet 23 flew in 1963. In an age when ...

Learjet, the sleek private jet used by celebrities for decades, is ending production this year, following a slump in demand due to competition from newer and less-expensive rivals. Long before ...

In the mid 1980s, a Learjet 23, piloted by the company’s salesman-pilot Clay Lacy, was used to film the breathtaking aerial sequences of Top Gun, starring Tom Cruise. A personal touch.

In 1963 the Learjet 23 made its first flight. Soon the aircraft was selling briskly to famous actors, musicians, athletes, and other celebrities. ... you should consider this 1995 Learjet 60, ...

In the early 1960s, the Learjet 23 created a revolution in business aviation. As the world’s first light regional jet, the 23 had a svelte military fuselage, wing-tip fuel tanks and a top speed ...