Bombardier announced a $270 million investment to expand its operations across the United States, creating 800 new jobs as part of a broader effort to strengthen its American infrastructure. The plan includes opening new facilities and enhancing existing ones in multiple states, signaling a significant increase in the company’s U.S. presence.
The expansion encompasses a new service center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, a learning hub in Wichita, Kansas, and additional projects in Texas and Connecticut. The Fort Wayne facility, covering approximately 64,500 square feet, is scheduled to open in November and is designed to service up to six business jets simultaneously for maintenance, avionics upgrades, and emergency repairs. The Kansas learning center focuses on developing aerospace talent and supporting the company’s long-term growth in the region with a $50 million investment dedicated to the state.
Bombardier reported that of the 800 planned new positions, 300 will be created through the new projects, while the remaining 500 will come from ongoing recruitment efforts. The company said it spent $2.8 billion on its U.S. supply chain in 2025 and expects the expansion to boost the total number of direct and indirect American jobs linked to its U.S. operations to over 33,000 across more than 20 states.
The announcement followed remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who in recent weeks had criticized Bombardier’s business practices but appeared to moderate his tone. At a rally earlier this month, Trump referenced the Canadian company’s significant U.S. operations and indicated an intention to support it. Shortly before Bombardier’s official announcement, Trump posted on Truth Social praising the company’s investment and job creation plans in Kansas, Texas, and Indiana.
Bombardier has previously been a focal point in the trade tensions between the United States and Canada under the Trump administration. Earlier criticism included accusations that Bombardier was exploiting the U.S. market by relying heavily on American buyers and infrastructure without sufficient reciprocation. Trump’s social media posts urged consumers to “Buy American” and called for a ban on Bombardier jet sales in the United States.
In response, Bombardier emphasized its substantial U.S. manufacturing footprint, noting that many of its aircraft components, including engines and avionics, are sourced domestically. The United States remains the company’s largest market for business jets, contributing a significant share of its revenues.
The current investment is seen as a strategic move to reinforce Bombardier’s position in the U.S. aerospace sector amid evolving trade relations and political pressures. The expansion efforts highlight the company’s commitment to investing in American facilities and workforce development.