Bombardier has received FAA certification for the Garmin G5000 flight deck upgrade on the Learjet 70 and 75. According to the Montreal-based airframer, the avionics suite will be incorporated on new Learjet deliveries, including the recently announced Liberty version of the Model 75 that is expected to enter service by midyear. A retrofit option for existing Learjet 70/75s will also soon be available.
“The Learjet is an iconic symbol that is known for its performance and efficiency, and the popular Garmin G5000 integrated flight deck further enhances this platform with modern features such as wireless connectivity, FANS 1/A+, and more,” said Carl Wolf, Garmin’s vice president of avionics sales and marketing. He added that the modern avionics suite reduces pilot workload, improves situational awareness, "and gives pilots a superior in-flight experience.”
Bombardier has recently introduced several improvements to the Learjet 70/75, including a standard pocket door between the cockpit and passenger cabin and extended maintenance intervals to drive down operating costs. The six-seat cabin configuration on the Liberty gives it one of the category’s most spacious interiors combined with a 464-knot top speed and 2,080-nm range.