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Jetmaker Bombardier expanding in US in investment deal touted by Trump
Fox Business • • business
Key Points:
- Canadian jetmaker Bombardier announced a $270 million investment to expand its U.S. operations, creating 800 new jobs across Kansas, Texas, Indiana, and Connecticut.
- The expansion includes hiring 500 positions immediately and plans for 300 additional jobs, with Texas expected to add 150 of those new roles.
- Bombardier emphasized its commitment to the U.S. market and workforce, highlighting new facilities such as the North American Learning Center in Wichita, Kansas, and a service center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
- The move follows pressure from President Donald Trump, who previously insisted Bombardier manufacture planes domestically to sell in the U.S.
- In 2025, Bombardier's U.S. operations supported 27,200 American jobs and spent $2.8 billion within its supply chain, underscoring its significant economic impact.
