Bombardier to Invest $270 Million and Add 800 Jobs Across U.S. Sites

Montreal-based planemaker Bombardier said on October 23 that it plans to expand in the United States, investing $270 million and creating some 800 jobs.

Four states

The new jobs will be in Kansas, Texas, Indiana and Connecticut. Bombardier is already recruiting for 500 of the roles, with the remaining 300 to be created through future expansion projects.

Growing the American footprint

Eric Martel, President and CEO of Bombardier said:

“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.”