The Learjet 60 XR is the new generation of luxury lifestyle Learjet from Bombardier Aerospace. It has become a legendary midsize business jet that is one of the very best, that combines luxury, and sophistication with performance. The signature series 60 XR is a proven thoroughbred that has evolved into something truly spectacular. The cabin environment has optional floor plans, which now provide flyers with even greater legroom than before. Along with this, there is new luxury seating and numerous productivity and entertainment features built into this popular business jet. The accommodation inside the luxury jet can only be described as being exquisite, with features on the interior including galleys that have been redesigned to maximise the lifestyle space.

Bombardier realised that business passengers needed something more and so they set about meeting the needs of the corporate traveller. The 60 XR has an elegant interior that accommodates the needs of its passengers like no other jet, particularly on long haul flights; it is one of the very best. Luxury supple leathers combine with the richness of precious wood veneers. Some of the very best fabrics seen in any luxury aircraft complement the comfortable seating. The capabilities when it comes to the galleys gourmet go towards elevating your flight to an exquisite luxury journey.

Since October 2009, there are two signature series Learjet 60 XRto choose from, the black and the red. Both come with excellent design and enhanced cockpits with pleasing aesthetics. The black series has all the elements and features of the red; however, it also comes with a fully equipped entertainment centre, which at the centre of is a 24-inch flat screen monitor. Think of the luxury jet as your lifestyle office in the sky, as it has full wireless connectivity for laptops and numerous other electronic devices, which means you are able to remain in contact with your office even at 40,000 feet.

When it comes to technology, the Learjet 60 XR would be very hard to beat. The jet was modelled using Tranair transonic aerodynamics software, belonging to no other than, NASA. It was then finely tuned to perfection using a Cray super computer. This gave the 60 XR the sleek design and the enhancements for aerodynamics that have resulted in the optimum and some of the very best, when it comes to efficiency and stability. The cockpit has been transformed and is completely ergonomic. The pilot’s workload has been minimised as much as possible with the help of the Pro Line digital avionics suite and the very latest in electronic flight instrumentation. Intelligent aerodynamics courtesy of the NASA/Learjet team ensures directional stability of the 60 XR for a lifestyle flying experience that is unrivalled. The Learjet 60 XRis an amazingly fast luxury business jet and boasts having the "fastest time to climb" in aircraft of its type. 41,000 feet is easily achievable in just 18 minutes with a full passenger load. The jet is capable of flying at 51,000 feet and is certified to do so; it cruises efficiently at Mach 0.81, ensuring a luxury efficient and comfortable flight.

With the Learjet 60 XR, you are able to order an aircraft that is tailored to your company’s specific needs due to the numerous luxury finishing touches that are available as options. Regardless of whether your needs are for something cutting edge, or you are more on the conservative side, the Bombardier Learjet can be tailored to meet your preferences on the interior, the exterior, with equipment and with options for avionics.

While the Bombardier Learjet 60 XR is, a truly remarkable piece of engineering, it is also very sensible when it comes to economics. While it may be the pinnacle of business lifestyle flying, the cost per mile of the 60 XR rivals that of some of competitors light jets.

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