BOMBARDIER'S new Learjet 60 XR had its maiden flight on 4 April. "The aircraft combines one of the most advanced flight decks in corporate aviation with the superior performance and speed of the legendary Learjet family," said the Canadian company. The 60 XR had a two hours 20 minute flight from Cedar Rapids airport in Iowa, US. It achieved a maximum first flight altitude of 17,500 feet a true air speed of 310kt.

The flight was dedicated to testing functionality of the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics. It has four 8 x 10 in high-resolution LCD screens, and an integrated flight information system, which includes accessing electronic charts, approach plates and airport diagrams as standard.
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