Originally Posted by
Jetset0045
Did any of you guys catch the mock up at NBAA or any of the airports they've been displaying it at?? Looks like a really cool airplane, and a great direction for Learjet...My only gripe is that the Challenger 300 (another bombardier product), for the most part, already does what the 85 is advertised to do and more, with a bigger cabin and longer range....and it's available now, not in 3 years!....anyone have any comments on this point?
Compposite usually means lighter and thus better fuel economy. It's also slightly smaller so again, better fuel economy. I haven't seen pricing, but I would guess it's a bit lower than the 300.
It also is a "new" product, which we know is important to clients with lots of money and a strong desire to be the first on the block with one!
Speculation is that it will replace the Lear 60 at Flexjet.