When Bill Lear created the Learjet, the bizjet was born.
Its small field performance opened access to America, allowing businessmen to move rapidly across the US. Entertainers and celebrities quickly followed because of the plane's luxury, speed, and convenience.
You can see the Learjet 23 prototype in the “We All Fly” exhibit at the Smithsonian…
In the midst of the 1960s space race, a new plane rocketed to stardom. The Learjet 23, named after its creator, Bill Lear, created a new flight category:
Luxury business travel
It allowed those who could afford it to fly quickly and easily from one small airport to another, cutting down on travel time. Because…