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Rising Above Turbulence: The Transformative Years of Lear Jet Industries Inc.

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Rising Above Turbulence: The Transformative Years of Lear Jet Industries Inc. Innovation, Adaptation, and The Tale of an Unexpected Landing Lear Jet 23-061 (N316M) being towed on Lake Michigan (Photo Credit Mike Abla) Introduction: The Sky’s the Limit “Aviation is proof that given, the will, we have the capacity to achieve the impossible.” – Eddie …

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The Tale of Two Spellings: ‘Lear Jet’ and ‘Learjet’

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The Tale of Two Spellings: ‘Lear Jet’ and ‘Learjet’ An Insight into the Evolution of the Renowned Jet Company’s Branding Charles Cassius Gates (left) & Harry Benjamin Combs (Credit Learjet) Introduction Few aircraft names evoke as much prestige and history as ‘Learjet.’ Synonymous with luxury, speed, and innovation, the Learjet brand has solidified its status …

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The Tale of the Learjet’s Forgotten Swiss Roots

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The Tale of the Learjet’s Forgotten Swiss Roots Flug- & Fahrzeugwerke Altenrhein FFA P-16 (S/N J-3003) Switzerland’s Forgotten Jet Fighter Era Switzerland, a country renowned for its precision and craftsmanship, once held the potential to become a major player in aviation history, particularly in the construction of fighter jets. It’s a chapter in history largely …

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Learjet’s Journey from a Father-Son Passion Project to a Global Aviation Icon

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FFA P-16 (J-3005) Learjet’s Journey from a Father-Son Passion Project to a Global Aviation Icon Introduction In 1959, the visionary William Powell Lear set out to transform the world of business aviation by developing a jet-powered airplane for personal and corporate use. Fueled by the passion of a family deeply entrenched in aviation, the Learjet …

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