Overview
- Bombardier announced the Fort Wayne facility as part of a larger U.S. customer-service expansion, complementing its parts hub in Chicago and heavy maintenance sites nationwide.
- The center is planned to provide scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, modifications, avionics installations and Aircraft on Ground support for Bombardier aircraft.
- Once operational, the hangar will accommodate up to six aircraft and is expected to add about 100 high-wage jobs over the next few years.
- State and local leaders, including Governor Mike Braun and Mayor Sharon Tucker, joined the announcement highlighting anticipated economic benefits.
- The site joins Bombardier’s U.S. service network in Dallas, Tucson, Hartford, Wichita and Miami Opa Locka, with specific construction timelines and incentives not yet disclosed.