Bombardier’s Learjet 75 now comes with an innovative pocket door design that boosts passenger comfort while cutting down on sound levels, the Canadian manufacturer says.

The pocket door divides the cabin from the cockpit and galley area and reduces noise levels inside the cabin by up to eight decibels, while creating a distinct private living space for passengers. 

The aircraft has received a supplemental type certificate from the US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) and the first of its type was showcased at last month’s European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (Ebace) in Geneva, Switzerland.

"The Learjet 75 business jet is already valued for its comfortable interior and its ability to fly further and faster than its nearest competitor. The pocket door option adds an extra dimension of comfort previously found only on larger jets. This feature allows customers to take full advantage of the Learjet 75 aircraft's impressive speed and range in even greater comfort than before," said David Coleal, President, Bombardier Business Aircraft. 

The Learjet 75 comes equipped with an advanced, luxurious and longest cabin in its class. With its large cross-section and unique flat floor design, the aircraft can be configured to seat either six or eight passengers comfortably, with the most seated headroom, best ease of mobility and greatest legroom of any competitor in the light jet category, says Bombardier.

Passengers have access to their own USB outlet and 7-inch pop-up monitor connected to the media centre, which can play different movies or music to each seat.

The jet features the Bombardier Vision flight deck and is the only business jet in its class to feature an eight-seat double-club configuration with a flat floor throughout the cabin and plenty of legroom.

The Learjet 75 is also available in a six-seat configuration. Its more powerful engines and new winglet design enables it to cruise at a speed of Mach 0.81 and climb to an operating ceiling of 51,000 ft. 

The Learjet 75 can also achieve a range greater than 2,000 nm (3,704 km). Its modern interior features a new cabin management system with individual touchscreen monitors and full audio and video control; LED lighting throughout the entire aircraft; a generous baggage suite and a spacious galley.

It can fly four passengers and two crew non-stop from Geneva to Cairo in Egypt. 

The Learjet 70 and the Learjet 75 aircraft are the pillars of Bombardier's industry-leading business aircraft portfolio. In February 2016, Bombardier marked yet another high point in the proud history of its iconic Learjet brand with the delivery of its 75th Learjet 75 business jet. The milestone was reached slightly more than two years after the aircraft entered service.