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The business was set up in Wichita, Kan., in 1962 and had its first plane flying in October, 1963, after less than a year in production.

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The first Learjet, the Model 23, completes its first flight after less than a year in production in 1963.

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The Model 24, first flight 1966.

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The Model 35, first flight 1973.

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The Model 55, first flight 1979.

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The Model 31, first flight 1987.

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The Model 60, entry into service 1993.

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The Model 45XR, entry into service 2004.

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The Model 40XR, entry into service 2006.

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The Model 75, currently in delivery process.

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The Model 85, entry into service 2014.

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