Lear 45XR Retrofit

Beginning in the early months of 2004, Bombardier offered owners of the Learjet 45 the option of upgrading their aircraft to the Learjet 45XR. All Learjet 45s manufactured after the retrofit became available are automatically equipped as a Learjet 45XR. For those aircraft already in service before the retrofit became standard, a series of service bulletins could be completed to classify it as a Learjet 45XR. Dozens of private jet owners have opted to retrofit their aircraft since the option became available – but what does the XR retrofit really add to the aircraft?

New engines: TFE731-20BR
Better runway performance
Climb to 37,000 feet in 15 minutes
Slightly faster cruise speeds and shorter trip times

Retrofitting a Lear 45 to become the Lear 45XR costs about $575,000.