Classic Lear Jet Foundation - Restoration of Lear Jet 23-003

Bill Lear with his genius & drive propelled the business jet industry from the 1960's into the 21st Century. The mission of Classic Lear Jet Foundation is to...

Restore - Restore the first ever production Lear Jet delivered to a customer.
Connect - Keep the story alive of the jet that started an industry by preserving this legendary piece of aviation history.
Educate - Educate students of all ages in the process and the story of how the Lear Jet aircraft was born, and how the Foundation's centerpiece, Lear Jet Serial number 23-003 is being restored to flying condition.

But this effort goes beyond the restoration of 23-003 because Bill Lear's genius and drive propelled the business jet industry from the 1960's into the 21st century and beyond.

Our project, is of course, a tribute to Bill Lear and to all the employees of Lear Jet who made it happen. But the restoration of 23-003 is for the preservation of this piece of aviation history in general and for the entire business jet industry specifically. It is for every pilot, engineer, mechanic, flight attendant and every other person whose passion and dedication has contributed to the growth of the business jet industry.

You too can be a part of Classic Lear Jet Foundation's mission by contributing your time, talent, and dollars to see 23-003 fly again. For information on how to contribute contact us at [email protected] and on our website at https://ClassicLear.org.