Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier has announced that it is “expanding in America” and creating thousands of jobs through an investment deal valued at $270 million, which President Donald Trump has publicly highlighted.
This news follows Trump’s remarks in September, where he insisted that Bombardier should produce its planes in the U.S. if it wants to continue selling them there.
On Friday, Bombardier stated it plans to hire 800 individuals for positions based in Kansas, as well as in Texas, Indiana, and Connecticut. They mentioned that the initial phase of this investment is aimed at expanding infrastructure.
According to Eric Martel, Bombardier’s president and CEO, the American service network is vital to their growth strategy. He expressed confidence in the market and the company’s workforce in the U.S.
In addition to the 800 jobs, Bombardier is actively seeking to fill 500 positions across the country and intends to create an additional 300 jobs through its expansion projects. Notably, Texas is expected to account for 150 of these new positions.
Hiring is also set to take place at Bombardier’s existing facilities in Kansas, Indiana, and Connecticut.
Trump, lauding Senator Roger Marshall from Kansas for his representation, remarked on Truth Social about the impressive investment figures and job creation happening in the U.S. This coincides with Bombardier’s commitment to enhancing its operations, including a new Learning Center in Wichita, which aims to develop talent and strengthen capabilities.
Additionally, Bombardier recently unveiled its new service facility at Fort Wayne International Airport in Indiana, which will be capable of housing up to six aircraft for maintenance tasks. The company is also planning expansion projects in Dallas, Texas, and Connecticut.
Last year, Bombardier’s activities in the U.S. supported around 27,200 jobs across service and manufacturing plants, along with a broader supply chain, amounting to $2.8 billion in spending.
