Fab 40: Bombardier Learjet 85

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Although Canada's Bombardier Aerospace has not been immune to the peaks and troughs of the aviation industry, the company contines to innovate. As well as building commercial airliners, the Montréal-based company acquired the legendary Learjet name in 1990, keeping the most evocative business jet brand in the sky.

Two years ago, Bombardier announced the Learjet 85 programme, an ambitious plan for the world's first officially mandated all-composite compact jet. Lightweight, ultra-efficient and promising one of the most comfortable cabins in its class, the 85 is expected to land on customer's runways in around 2013.

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Melina Keays is the entertaining director of Wallpaper*. She has been part of the brand since the magazine’s launch in 1996, and is responsible for entertaining content across the print and digital platforms, and for Wallpaper’s creative agency Bespoke. A native Londoner, Melina takes inspiration from the whole spectrum of art and design – including film, literature, and fashion. Her work for the brand involves curating content, writing, and creative direction – conceiving luxury interior landscapes with a focus on food, drinks, and entertaining in all its forms

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