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July 14, 2010 -
Bombardier Aerospace announced it has reached another significant
Learjet 85 aircraft program milestone, having successfully built the
first all-composite manufacturing validation unit (MVU) for the
aircraft’s pressure fuselage section.
The MVU was built
in Montréal, where the Learjet 85 aircraft structural design team is
located, using actual production tooling and with strong support from
the program team based in This unit will be used to validate the design concepts, manufacturing processes and quality as the program advances towards the beginning of production, scheduled for later this year. |
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The 45,000 pounds
(20,412 kg) of production tooling will soon be transferred to its
permanent home, the new Learjet 85 aircraft facility in
“This is another
crucial step towards the start of production of the first Learjet 85
aircraft,” said Ralph Acs, Vice President, Learjet 85, Bombardier
Business Aircraft. “Our next step will be to apply what we learn from
this first manufacturing validation unit to the second unit, in order to
confirm our technology readiness.”
“This achievement
is a further illustration of our commitment to developing more efficient
aircraft using composite structures,” said François Caza, Vice President
and Chief Engineer, Bombardier Aerospace. “It is an important step in
our comprehensive strategic technology program to design and build the
most efficient aircraft structure.”
Construction of
the Learjet 85 aircraft manufacturing facility in Quéretaro is
progressing to plan. The first tooling is scheduled for installation at
the Quéretaro facility this month and the first production part will be
built soon afterwards. The Learjet 85 aircraft program is progressing
full-speed ahead and the aircraft is on schedule for entry into service
in 2013.
Launched on
October 30, 2007, the new Learjet 85 aircraft will be the first
Bombardier Aerospace jet and first business jet designed for type
certification under U.S. Federal Aviation Administration FAR Part 25 to
use composite materials for all external primary structures. |
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An extraordinary
advancement in next-generation flight, the Learjet 85 aircraft’s
all-composite* structure will allow Learjet aircraft designers to
maximize cabin comfort while minimizing drag and improving performance.
The jet is powered
by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307B engines, each boasting 6,100 pounds
of take-off thrust each at sea level 86°F (30°C) and low noise levels,
while the advanced low NOx emission combuster offers reduced
environmental impact. The Learjet 85 aircraft targets a high-speed
cruise of Mach 0.82 and a transcontinental range of up to 3,000 nautical
miles (5,556 km).
The new Learjet 85
aircraft flight deck combines advanced technology with superior design
elements for a cockpit environment unlike any other midsize jet. The
latest in technological advancements and superior design aesthetics from
Bombardier’s Global Vision flight deck are carried over to the Learjet
85 aircraft in order to create the ultimate Learjet aircraft flight
control environment. The aircraft’s customized version Cabin Management System, developed by Lufthansa Technik, will feature a high-capacity Ethernet network with a digital amplifier to feed the high-fidelity speaker system and an interface to support the aircraft cabin environment including lighting and temperature control. The system’s open architecture also allows for easy integration of third-party equipment and new applications, such as High Definition features. |
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