Flexjet Scheduled To Take Delivery Of Approximately 22 Learjet
60 XR Aircraft Over Five Years
Bombardier's Flexjet has taken
delivery of its first Learjet 60 XR midsize business jet –
the first of three entering service in the Flexjet fleet now,
according to Michael McQuay, president of Bombardier’s
Flexjet. Flexjet is scheduled to induct approximately 22 Learjet 60
XR aircraft into the Flexjet fractional fleet over the next five
years. The Learjet 60 XR aircraft is the latest business jet from
Bombardier Aerospace.
The new Learjet 60 XR reportedly model improves on the powerful,
proven Learjet 60 platform, and is expected to offer the lowest
operating cost in the mid-size category, with superior fuel
efficiency. The Learjet 60 XR offers a wide array of new
enhancements, including state-of-the-art avionics, a reconfigured
cabin and new passenger amenities. It has been a popular aircraft
in the Flexjet fractional fleet and the company is already seeing
an enthusiastic market response to the new Learjet 60 XR.
“Combined with our emphasis on service excellence, it is
our exclusive Bombardier aircraft that continue to distinguish
Flexjet and drive new owners to the Flexjet program,” said
Mr. McQuay.
“New Learjet and Challenger aircraft added to our fleet in
the last three years – including the Learjet 40 XR and
Challenger 300 – have clearly contributed to our positive
sales performance over that time,” said Mr. McQuay. “We
have every expectation for similar success with the new Learjet 60
XR, evidenced by the fact that shares in the first three aircraft
are completely sold out.”
The stand-up cabin of the seven-passenger Learjet 60 XR offers a
new seating configuration that makes the most of a cabin almost six
feet wide, including a new three-seat divan. Redesigned for both
comfort and functionality, the Learjet 60 XR cabin has a wide
aisle, seats with greater legroom and generous head and shoulder
room, and LED lighting throughout the cabin. The new interior
includes restyled cabinets and galley and additional cabin storage
space, along with new cabin electronics including ports for laptops
and DVD and MP3 players.
The Learjet 60 XR also features an all-new flight deck with
advanced electronics, including all-digital Collins Pro Line 21
avionics, which boosts situational awareness, with better system
integration and positioning of critical flight information.
Flexjet offers a turnkey program allowing individuals or
companies to purchase a share in a Bombardier business jet at a
fraction of the full ownership cost. Flexjet owners select the
aircraft type that best fits their needs, determine the number of
hours per year they expect to fly, and purchase shares starting at
1/16th (equal to 50 hours of flying). Owners pay monthly management
and usage fees, while Flexjet manages aircraft maintenance, flight
crews, hangars, fuel and insurance on their behalf. Flexjet fields
a family of Bombardier business jets that includes the Learjet 40
XR, Learjet 45 XR, Learjet 60 XR, Challenger 300 and Challenger 604
business jets.