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Bombardier to Open 64,500-Square-Foot Service Center at Fort Wayne International in 2026

Rising Midwest demand drove the site choice, targeting operations in late 2026.

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.