Another wonderful design of Bill Lear the Challengers original name was the Learstar. Bombardier renamed it the Challenger prior to the first delivery of the 600 series aircraft. The 601 started deliveries in 1983 and was a strong seller until 1996 when the longer range Challenger 604 and then 605 replaced it Read more…
The Learjet Model 31 is, arguably, the ultimate realization of the original Learjet series Essentially combining the fuselage and engines of the model 35/36 with the “Longhorn” wing of the 28, 29 and 50 models, results in performance which is equaled by few aircraft. Normal cruise altitudes range from 41,000 Read more…
Pre-owned Learjet can be converted into high performance, fuel sipping business tools for a fraction of the cost of a new aircraft. The “IAS Express” modification of Learjet 35/36 and 31 series aircraft increases speed, range and useful load while reducing operating costs. They can be operated out of small Read more…
There are many fine completion centers available however the one ingredient that will bring their performance up several notches is having an onsite project manager who works for the aircraft owner. When I refer to completion process I’m including “green” as well as refurbishment projects. While the industry trend had Read more…
Overall aircraft completion program management consists of monitoring the critical path schedule, participating in vendor and program reviews, and proactively identifying and solving major issues before they manifest themselves. Close attention is paid to quality, cost and schedule when dealing with any issue, including Change Orders. Although each project is Read more…
The IAS team has been watching the pre owned Jet market very carefully and has noticed a great buying opportunity. The Learjet 55 can be acquired at a very comfortable level and be put though a complete overhaul and modernization program to give it the same ramp appeal and interior Read more…
Greetings, Today I visited Bombardier’s Fort Lauderdale service center at FLL. I was very warmly welcomed by Murtaza “Murt” Hassan the Operation manager of the Challenger/Global program at FLL. The FLL facilities are much smaller than the Tucson AZ facility which we are much more familiar with. We were quite Read more…