Premium Derivative To Enter Service In 2006
Bombardier Aerospace has introduced
the new Bombardier Learjet 40 XR, an enhanced version of the
Learjet 40 light business jet that entered service in January
2004.
The Learjet 40 XR surpasses the outstanding performance of the
successful Bombardier Learjet 40 by flying even further under hot
and high conditions and out of challenging airfields, and by
delivering a faster time-to-climb performance and reducing flight
times.
"The Bombardier Learjet 40 XR continues to raise the high
standard we've established in the light business jet segment and
exemplifies Bombardier's continued investment in our Learjet
family," stated Peter Edwards, president, Bombardier Business
Aircraft. "It will offer the highest performance in its class to
fully satisfy those light jet operators with the most demanding
mission requirements."
For example, taking off from Jackson Hole, Wyo., at 28 degrees
Celsius, carrying six passengers and with full fuel, the Bombardier
Learjet 40 XR will travel an additional 936 nautical miles compared
to the Learjet 40.
It also delivers a faster time-to-climb performance under all
conditions - particularly in hot and high operating environments -
requiring only 23 minutes to reach 43,000 feet. The Bombardier
Learjet 40 XR also offers a greater time advantage than the Learjet
40. With six passengers, it will connect Las Vegas-Atlanta in three
hours, 28 minutes, and Jackson Hole-Teterboro in an impressive
three hours, 39 minutes.
Featuring an increased maximum takeoff weight of 21,000 pounds,
it offers a maximum non-stop range of 1,781 nautical miles with a
six-passenger load and full fuel.
The aircraft is powered by newly upgraded Honeywell TFE731-20-BR
twin turbofan engines, flat-rated to ISA +25C (104 F). These
engines have been in service on the Bombardier Learjet 45 XR super
light business jet since June. A total of 19 Learjet 45 XR aircraft
have been delivered, and are meeting the high performance needs of
operators.
U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval is expected
in the fourth quarter of 2005, and the first Bombardier Learjet 40
XR will enter service shortly thereafter. A typically equipped
Learjet 40 XR will be available for $400,000 U.S. more than a
comparably equipped Learjet 40 business jet.
Current Bombardier Learjet 40 operators will be able to upgrade
to the Learjet 40 XR through engine and airframe service bulletins
available in late 2005.