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Bombardier Announces $270 Million U.S. Expansion

Company says the investment will grow U.S. service facilities and create hundreds of American jobs as it responds to recent presidential pressure to move more work stateside.

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Bombardier workers assemble a Global 7500 business jet at the company's Mississauga, Ont., plant on Jan. 22, 2024. The Montreal-based planemaker said Friday that it plans to expand in the U.S., investing $270 million US and creating some 800 jobs.
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Overview

  • Bombardier issued a press release confirming an initial $270 million plan to expand its U.S. infrastructure and service footprint, a move first reported by Fox Business.
  • The company said it will add about 800 jobs across Kansas, Texas, Indiana and Connecticut, with 500 positions actively recruiting and 300 created through footprint projects.
  • President Donald Trump publicly praised the investment on Truth Social and credited Kansas Senator Roger Marshall and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for helping secure the deal.
  • Earlier reporting noted Bombardier had not commented on the White House disclosures, but the company’s statement includes details on new facilities and a recent $50 million investment in its Wichita site.
  • Bombardier highlighted its existing U.S. presence, saying its 2025 U.S. activities supported roughly 27,200 American jobs and $2.8 billion in U.S. supply‑chain spending, a factor that could shape trade and manufacturing discussions.