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History

THE RAISBECK STORY begins several decades ago when James D. Raisbeck left the United States Air Force to pursue a career in airplane design.

After graduating in Aeronautical Engineering from Purdue University, Raisbeck joined The Boeing Airplane Company in 1961 as a Research Aerodynamicist.

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Boeing 707 prototype with blown flaps	Raisbeck and other Boeing Engineers designed an internally blown trailing edge flap system that enabled the 707 to fly at speeds as slow as 60 kts.	Boeing 727 with Stage 3 System	In 1996, the Raisbeck Commercial Air Group completed recertification of Boeing 727s to meet Stage 3 noise limits without weight and performance penalties.

Cessna 421 with Fowler Flaps	In 1969, as Robertson Aircraft President and Chief Engineer, Raisbeck and a team of engineers completed Robertson STOL designs and certifications including the R/STOL Twin Comanche and Cessna 400 Fowler Flap System.	Boeing 737 Hardened Cockpit Security System	In 2001, two weeks after the 9/11 tragedy, Alaska Airlines began installing Raisbeck's prototype Hardened Cockpit Security System on its 737 fleet. In March 2002, Raisbeck turned over its flight deck security business and customers to Boeing.

Mark II and IV-equipped Learjets	In 1973, Raisbeck Engineering, Inc. was founded. Early innovations for the Learjet family include the Mark II and Mark IV Wings, now standard technology on all Learjet Century III and Softflite versions.	Dual Aft Body Strakes standard on the King Air production line	Raisbeck's Dual Aft Body Strakes, a long-time option on the King Air production line, became an OEM standard in September 2001.

Sabreliner with America's first supercritical wing	In 1976, Rockwell asked Raisbeck to redesign its Sabreliner series. The resulting model 65 has Raisbeck-designed Supercritical Wings, also retrofitted to Sabreliner models 60 and 80.	A320 Overhead Bin Enlargement Kits	September 2001 marked the first in-service date for Raisbeck's A320 Family Overhead Bin Door Enlargement Kits, doubling carry-on capacity by allowing standard roller bags to be stowed transversely in the bins.

King Air Performance Systems	Since 1981, Raisbeck’s team has continuously addressed the entire Beechcraft King Air family to improve its productivity, performance and usefulness.	ZR LITE technology for 35/36 Learjets	In 2004, Raisbeck introduced *ZR LITE* technology, the only way for 35/36 Learjets to fly higher, faster and farther from more airports while saving 10% or more on block fuel.

Learjet 35 Aft Fuselage Locker	In 1995, Raisbeck's Aft Fuselage Locker for 35/36 Learjets was certified, carrying up to 11 cubic feet and 300 lbs cargo with easy external access to the watertight locker.	Wing Lockers standard on the King Air production line	Raisbeck's Nacelle Wing Lockers join Dual Aft Body Strakes on the OEM production line in June, 2004.

Learjet 31 Aft Fuselage Locker	In 1996, Raisbeck's Aft Fuselage Locker for 31/31A Learjets was certified, and became standard on the production line thereafter.	ZR LITE technology for Model 31 Learjets	ZR LITE for Model 31 Learjets was introduced in January 2007, saving 8-14% on block fuel.

	[History continues at top of right column.]	Research & Development	Today the Raisbeck team continues to discover ways to improve the productivity, performance and safety of business and corporate aircraft.