Brenda Lear, a British expatriate who was married to the late Bill Lear Jr., said her late mother-in-law, Moya Lear, kissed the nose of the first Learjet as it came off the factory line, so she kissed ...

Norman Lear turned 100 on Wednesday — and he has zero plans to slow down. The legendary writer and producer, who has spent more than 60 years creating beloved TV shows and films, is still very active ...

Even at 100 years old, Norman Lear loves to work. In this week's issue of PEOPLE, the legendary Hollywood writer and producer — who turned 100 on Wednesday — reflects on his extraordinary career, ...

The 1964 Lear Jet 23, registered N200Y with the FAA and also known by its manufacturer’s serial number, 23-003, in flight. “It was the first plane that was specifically built as a business jet,” said ...

Wichita-based Classic Lear Jet Foundation, a newly-formed nonprofit organization, is acquiring the first Learjet delivered to a customer, Learjet 23-003, with plans to restore the aircraft to flying ...

Lear Jet 23-003, the first customer-delivered production Lear Jet, has a home while restoration is underway. Bombardier Wichita has approved a long-term agreement to host the aircraft at the former ...

The Classic Lear Jet Foundation looks to restore Lear 23-003-the first delivered example of the brand-to its original factory appearance, as well as to flight-worthy status, the removal of the cabin ...

The Learjet23 pioneered the concept of the business jet. Introduced in 1964, this fearsome plane was small, fast, efficient, and had excellent performance. Over 60 years later, Learjets are no longer ...

"Bringing joy to people is what it's all about," Norman Lear tells PEOPLE of his plans to continue working at 100 years old Even at 100 years old, Norman Lear loves to work. In this week's issue of ...

As the unofficial historian of Learjet, Dick Kovich admits he’s “actually done dumpster diving” to save items related to the iconic brand. That’s why he and other former Learjet employees and ...