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Flexjet Gets New Learjet 60 XR(Wireless News Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) Flexjet, the fractional business jet ownership program of Bombardier Aerospace, announced that it has taken delivery of its first Learjet 60 XR midsize business jet - the first of three entering service in the Flexjet fleet now, according to Michael McQuay, president of Bombardier's Flexjet. Flexjet is scheduled to induct approximately 22 Learjet 60 XR aircraft into the Flexjet fractional fleet over the next five years. The Learjet 60 XR aircraft is the newest generation of the world's highest flying mid-size business jet, and the latest business jet from Bombardier Aerospace. The new Learjet 60 XR model improves on the Learjet 60 platform, and is expected to offer the lowest operating cost in the mid-size category, with superior fuel efficiency. The Learjet 60 XR aircraft delivers the combination of value and high-speed performance of the Learjet 60 business jet, with a wide array of new enhancements, including state-of-the-art avionics, a reconfigured cabin and new passenger amenities. The Learjet 60 jet has been a popular aircraft in the Flexjet fractional fleet and the company is already seeing an enthusiastic market response to the new Learjet 60 XR. "Combined with our emphasis on service excellence, it is our exclusive Bombardier aircraft that continue to distinguish Flexjet and drive new owners to the Flexjet program," said McQuay. "New Learjet and Challenger aircraft added to our fleet in the last three years - including the Learjet 40 XR and Challenger 300 - have clearly contributed to our positive sales performance over that time," said McQuay. "We have every expectation for similar success with the new Learjet 60 XR, evidenced by the fact that shares in the first three aircraft are completely sold out." The stand-up cabin of the seven-passenger Learjet 60 XR offers a new seating configuration that makes the most of a cabin almost six feet wide, including a new three-seat divan. Redesigned for both comfort and functionality, the Learjet 60 XR cabin has a wide aisle, seats with greater legroom and generous head and shoulder room, and LED lighting throughout the cabin. The new interior includes restyled cabinets and galley and additional cabin storage space, along with new cabin electronics including ports for laptops and DVD and MP3 players. The Learjet 60 XR aircraft features an all-new flight deck with advanced electronics, including all-digital Collins Pro Line 21 avionics, which boosts situational awareness, with better system integration and positioning of critical flight information. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) ((Distributed on behalf of 10Meters via M2 Communications Ltd - http://www.m2.com)) ((10Meters - http://www.10meters.com)) Copyright 2007 Wireless News |