Jetology Ends Learjet Services as Fleet Shifts Focus
Austrian business jet operator Jetology has officially ceased operations with Learjet aircraft following the retirement of its sole remaining Learjet 45. According to ch-aviation data, the 25.8-year-old aircraft, registered OE-GED (manufacturer serial number 45-036), was configured to accommodate up to nine passengers and was based at Milan Linate Airport. The aircraft’s final recorded flight under Jetology’s JTY code took place on February 27, 2025, between Lugano in Switzerland and Oxford Kidlington in the United Kingdom.
The Learjet 45 was brokered by Swiss aviation specialist inX.aero, which placed the aircraft under Jetology’s Austrian air operator certificate. Since inX.aero is not a certified air operator itself, it relied on Jetology’s AOC to conduct commercial operations. It remains uncertain whether inX.aero plans to reposition the aircraft under a different operator or retire it from active service altogether.
Jetology has previously operated other Learjet models, including a Learjet 40XR, which was part of its fleet between 2021 and 2023. With the phase-out of the Learjet 45, the company no longer maintains any active Learjet aircraft in its lineup. The retirement marks the end of Jetology’s engagement with the Learjet brand, once considered a staple in the light business jet segment.
Jetology’s current fleet now includes an Embraer Legacy 600, which is 18.8 years old and was introduced in October 2024. The Legacy 600 remains in active service and represents the operator’s shift toward larger, more versatile mid-size jets. Additionally, Jetology manages a 17.1-year-old Gulfstream G450. However, this aircraft has been stored at Dubai World Central (DWC) since June 2024, indicating it is not currently in active operation.
The transition away from Learjet aircraft aligns with broader trends in the business aviation market, where older models are being phased out in favor of newer, more efficient aircraft with greater range and cabin comfort. Bombardier ceased production of the Learjet series in 2021, and operators globally have begun reducing their reliance on the aging fleet.
As Jetology adjusts its fleet strategy, the company’s continued operation of the Legacy 600 and potential reactivation of the G450 could signal a new direction focused on larger-cabin aircraft and long-range capabilities. Whether additional aircraft will be added to the fleet in 2025 remains to be seen, but the company’s departure from the Learjet segment underscores a strategic repositioning within the European business aviation market.
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Sources: AirGuide Business airguide.info, bing.com, ch-aviation.com