Restoring an Iconic Aircraft Take to the Skies Again

On 13 October 1964, the very first production Lear Jet is delivered to Chemical Industrial Corp of Cincinnati, Ohio. This historical moment would begin a remarkable journey for the Lear Jet Corp which would lead to early Lear Jet models setting world records and changing the course of aviation history. This very first production aircraft, a Model 23 with the serial number 003, was procured in 2022 by the Classic Lear Jet Foundation with the goal of restoring this legendary aircraft to it's former glory and seeing it fly once again.

SEAL Aviation is committed to assisting the Classic Lear Jet Foundation achieve it's goal of restoring 23-003. This will help ensure the history of this incredible aircraft, Bill Lear and the Lear Jet Corp are accessible to future generations. The aircraft has been relocated to Wichita, Kansas where the story of this aircraft began and serves as a fitting home for the restoration project. The story of 23-003 and the city of Wichita are bound together as this is the city where where Lear Jet Corp relocated to in 1962 and the city where this aircraft was built.

N200Y is the current registration of 23-003. This tail number was the original 1964 registration and was registered with America's bicentennial in mind. 23-003 was officially reassigned the N200Y number in April of 2025, restoring a pivotal part of the legacy and story of 23-003. The registration N250Y was also purchased and held with the thought of America's 250th anniversary, also known as America's Semiquincentennial. The Classic Lear Jet Foundation will be selling this registration in 2026 in an effort to raise funds for the restoration of 23-003. You can be part of the history of this aircraft by owning the iconic N250Y registration which will also assist with the efforts of the restoration project.

If you would like to be part of the history of this aircraft, you can help by visiting their website and making a donation or purchasing official merchandise. Each purchase helps preserve the legacy of this iconic Lear Jet. If you are interested in registration N250Y, you can reach out via the official website and request more information. Click the button below to visit classiclear.org today.

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