MONTRÉAL, Canada, Jan 17, 2026 – Bombardier plans to build a 126,000-sq. ft. manufacturing center in Dorval to expand aircraft production capacity. The site is located near the Challenger manufacturing center and the Laurent Beaudoin completion center. The facility expands Bombardier’s manufacturing footprint and supports production growth.
Bombardier is committing about $100 million to the new facility as part of its productivity strategy. The investment responds to demand for the company’s business aircraft. The facility is expected to open before the end of 2027 and generate skilled job opportunities.
“This major investment demonstrates our commitment to support Bombardier’s growth and build the infrastructure we need to maximize our productivity. As we expand our manufacturing capacity, we’re positioning ourselves to keep up with global demand and solidify our position at the top of the business aviation industry,” said David Murray, executive vice president, manufacturing, IT and Bombardier operational excellence system. “We also want to acknowledge the effectiveness of Investissement Québec’s programs for supporting business growth. The ESSOR program, 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.”
Quebec will support the project through a $35 million repayable loan under Investissement Québec’s ESSOR program. Christine Fréchette, minister of economy, innovation and energy, will attend the announcement. The government-run program is designed to reinforce manufacturing competitiveness and economic activity in Quebec.
“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,” said Christine Fréchette, minister of economy, innovation and energy and minister responsible for the Montérégie region.
The announcement builds on Bombardier’s economic role in Quebec and Canada. A PwC study commissioned by Bombardier estimates a $7.4 billion (direct, indirect, and induced) to Canada’s GDP in 2024. The study also attributes nearly 50,000 supported jobs nationwide to Bombardier. In Quebec, the company employs nearly 10,000 people and accounts for more than 31% of aerospace employment.
Source: Bombardier
About Bombardier
Bombardier Inc. is a Canadian aerospace company that designs, manufactures and supports business jets. Headquartered in Montréal, Québec, it focuses on the business aviation sector after divesting its commercial aircraft and rail transportation divisions. The company serves corporations, governments and charter service providers worldwide. Founded in 1942 as a snowmobile manufacturer, Bombardier has become one of the leading producers of business jets, offering the Challenger and Global series. It provides aircraft maintenance, refurbishment and flight operations support. The company employs about 18,000 people globally and supports a fleet of around 5,000 aircraft through 10 service facilities in six countries. Its manufacturing sites are in Canada, the United States and Mexico, with regional depots in Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai and San Luis Obispo, CA.