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The Sabre One Story 
Aircraft S/N 282-001 was originally used as a demonstrator by North American Aviation's marketing arm, Remmert-Werner of St. Louis, in 1963 and early 1964 to showcase business jet flying to corporate pilots. At a May 1963 demonstration symposium, held in Pompano Beach, FL, 282-001 made 14 demonstration flights in 2-1/2 days, accumulating 94 take offs and landings from a 4,000-ft runway. The aircraft was later bought by Air Reduction as its first business jet.Sabreliner 40, serial no. 282-001, is not only the first Sabreliner ever produced, it also is the world's first twin-engine business jet. Sabreliner reacquired and refurbished the aircraft in 1996, affectionately naming it Sabre One.
The aircraft has been updated with a new GNS-XLS Global Positioning System. Interior modifications include the first composite side panels in a Sabreliner Model 40, which reduce the total weight of the aircraft by about 40 lbs. New style window shades by Lou Martin help give the interior an up-to-date appearance. The aircraft is painted with an off-white base coat, accented by gold and black stripes.
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The aircraft received avionics and systems upgrades, a new interior and fresh paint at the Perryville facility, where a number of the mechanics who originally worked on Sabre One helped to refurbish it. Sabreliner now uses Sabre One as its corporate jet.