Wed, Jul 22, 2009
Company Looks To Start Deliveries In 2013
Despite the sluggishness of both the economy and business jet
sales, Bombardier Aerospace is continuing to move forward with its
Learjet 85 program. To date over 30 major suppliers have been
engaged and are active in the joint definition phase. Several
product development milestones, including the completion of our
second proof of concept fuselage and the successful completion of
all wind tunnel testing have been achieved as the program forges
ahead for entry into service in 2013.
“We have completed over 60 significant program milestones
as proofpoints to our progress,” said Ralph Acs,
vice-president, Learjet 85. “We are currently well into the
joint definition phase, have firm agreements with all major
suppliers on the program including, propulsion, air systems,
avionics, electrical, hyrdo-mechanics, structures and interiors. We
are also progressing as planned with the Wichita and Mexico site
expansions as we prepare for production.”
The aircraft’s outside mold has been frozen and the team
is gearing up to start the detailed design phase later this year,
and with the basic structure defined, the Learjet team and the
supply base are progressing very well with the installation of
systems. All suppliers are working with a common tool (CATIA V5) to
ensure the structure and all systems are fully integrated.
The Learjet 85 wing development is also
progressing steadily with a proof of concept wing demonstrator
underway. The team is benefiting from best practices and principles
from the CSeries aircraft program regarding composite wing build
concepts.
In tandem with product development, Learjet is also progressing
with the ramp up and expansion of production and final assembly
sites for the Learjet 85 aircraft. The complete plan includes new
buildings at the Queretaro site, which will be responsible for
primary structure manufacturing and pre-assembly, while the Wichita
site expansion will be for final assembly and delivery of the
Learjet 85 aircraft.
Over 60 Learjet 85 production employees have completed their
composites technology and application training and are currently
working side-by-side with the development team on producing the
various concept models and coupons required for the program
development.
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