Canada-based
Bombardier has announced plans to invest in a new 126,000ft
2, ‘state of the art’ manufacturing centre in Montreal. Located near the Challenger manufacturing centre and the Laurent Beaudoin Completion Centre, the new facility will further expand Bombardier’s industrial footprint and strengthen its production capabilities.
The project represents an investment of approximately $100 million and is part of the company’s long-term strategy to boost productivity as it responds to growing demand for its business jets. This new facility, set to open before the end of 2027, is expected to create skilled job opportunities.
David Murray, executive vice president (manufacturing, IT and Bombardier Operational Excellence System), said: “This major investment demonstrates our commitment to support Bombardier’s growth and build the infrastructure we need to maximise our productivity. As we expand our manufacturing capacity, we are positioning ourselves to keep up with global demand and solidify our position at the top of the business aviation industry.
“We also want to acknowledge the effectiveness of Investissement Québec’s programs for supporting business growth. The ESSOR programme, which will finance part of our expansion through a repayable loan, supports Bombardier’s global growth objectives while creating quality jobs in the province of Quebec.”
To support this strategic initiative, Quebec’s Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy and Minister responsible for the Montérégie region, Christine Fréchette, will be in attendance to announce a $35 million repayable, non-forgivable loan under Investissement Québec’s ESSOR programme, which is managed by the government. The programme was created to help promote Quebec’s competitive manufacturing sector and economic vitality.
Christine Fréchette, Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy and Minister responsible for the Montérégie region, said: “By supporting the expansion of Bombardier, a world‑class prime contractor, our government is generating significant economic benefits for the entire Quebec supply chain and for the aerospace cluster. This investment will also lead to the creation of hundreds of highly skilled, well‑paid jobs, while strengthening Quebec’s expertise. Thanks to its know‑how and its capacity for innovation, Bombardier is helping to consolidate Quebec’s global position in this strategic sector, and I am very proud to support this homegrown company.”