Bombardier and its fractional ownership subsidiary Flexjet have launched a US demonstration tour of the new Learjet 85 to drum up sales of the midsize business jet from existing and potential fractional ownership customers. The tour will cover Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, Monterey, New York, Orlando, Seattle and Washington DC. The 10-seat business jet is scheduled to enter service next year.
Source: Flight International
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