A look back at the moments that shaped the skies we fly today.
April 20, 1964 — The First Flight of the Learjet 23
On this day in 1964, the Learjet 23 completed its first flight, forever changing what it meant to fly in style. Bill Lear's vision was audacious: a fast, sleek, affordable business jet that would put private aviation within reach of more than just the ultra-wealthy. The Learjet 23 cruised at 561 mph and could climb to 45,000 feet — performance that rivaled military jets of the era.
It was, in every sense, First Class performance on a Coach Class budget.
The Learjet didn't just change aviation — it changed the culture around it. Suddenly, flying wasn't just about getting from A to B. It was about how you got there. The cockpit became a statement. The aircraft became an identity.
Sound familiar?
The Spirit Lives On
Bill Lear's legacy lives on every time a bizjet taxis out. At Cleared4Tees, we've got the gear for the business aviation community.
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→ Bizjet Sunset T-shirt → Coastal Gulfstream T-shirt → Business Jets Collection
Blue skies and tailwinds — The Cleared4Tees Crew ✈️
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