The first prototype aircraft, which was a modified Learjet 45, flew for the first time in August 2002 from the Learjet facility in Wichita, Kansas. The aircraft was officially introduced in ...

The story of Learjet begins with William Powell Lear, an American inventor and entrepreneur with a passion for aviation. In 1960, Lear founded the Swiss American Aviation Corporation (SAAC) in ...

“Almost 45 degrees, which means that the airplane ... “The Lear 55 was an outgrowth of all the Lear jets that we are all familiar with and have heard about over the years.

Authorities said the FAA and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash that occurred at Scottsdale ...

Air travelers are alarmed by a recent string of plane crashes involving U.S. flights. Here's what to know about all the ...