Canadian jetmaker Bombardier announced Friday a major expansion across the United States, committing to a $270 million investment deal that has been highlighted by President Donald Trump. The move comes shortly after the administration threatened to restrict the Canadian manufacturer’s sales in the U.S. unless production was brought domestic.
“Bombardier is expanding its presence across the country, hiring 800 people for jobs located in its home base of Kansas as well as Texas, Indiana, and Connecticut,” the company said in a press release. “This strategy includes an initial phase of investment estimated at $270M earmarked for infrastructure growth.”
“Our American service network is a key pillar of Bombardier’s growth strategy. This new wave of expansion and hiring reflects our long-term confidence in this market and our employees in America,” said Eric Martel, president and CEO of Bombardier.
Canadian jetmaker Bombardier said Friday that it is “continuing to significantly enhance its American footprint.”
“Based on our constructive conversations with the U.S. administration, we see a bright path forward for our highly skilled aerospace workers as well as a positive environment for Bombardier to continue pursuing direct investments to grow our American footprint,” Martel added.
The company detailed plans to actively recruit for 500 positions across the country, with an additional 300 jobs to be created through footprint expansion projects. Texas is slated to become the next major pillar of expansion, accounting for 150 of the 300 new jobs, with further hiring spread across Kansas, Indiana, and Connecticut.
President Donald Trump arrives to speak during a midterm rally at Truist Arena on the Northern Kentucky University campus on Oct. 17, 2026 in Highland Heights, Ky.
President Trump celebrated the investment on Truth Social late Thursday, praising Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas for his role in representing the state. “Companies are coming to America, investing BILLIONS OF DOLLARS, and creating JOBS like never before,” Trump wrote.
Bombardier noted that its new Learning Center in Wichita, Kansas, represents a key component of its broader investment in the city. Inaugurated last week, the center reinforces the company’s commitment to developing talent and supporting the long-term growth of its Kansas operations.
In addition to the Wichita facility, Bombardier’s newest American service center at Fort Wayne International Airport in Indiana is an approximately 64,500-square-foot facility capable of accommodating up to six aircraft. It will offer scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, modifications, avionics installations, and aircraft on ground (AOG) support. The company also plans to launch new footprint expansion projects in Dallas, Texas, and Connecticut.
A Bombardier service center facility in Wichita, Kansas.
In 2025, Bombardier’s U.S. activities supported 27,200 American jobs throughout its service and manufacturing facilities, as well as within its broad supply chain, where the company spent $2.8 billion.