Bombardier has announced a new 126,000 sq ft manufacturing centre in Dorval, Quebec, marking a key milestone in its growth strategy. The facility, adjacent to the Challenger and Laurent Beaudoin Completion Centres, will expand production capacity and reinforce the company’s global business aircraft operations.

The $100 million project, scheduled to open before the end of 2027, is expected to generate numerous skilled jobs. A $35 million repayable, non-forgivable loan under Quebec’s ESSOR program, managed by Investissement Québec, will partially fund the expansion, supporting Bombardier’s strategic manufacturing objectives.

“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.

Quebec’s Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy Christine Fréchette added, “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.”

Bombardier’s Dorval facility strengthens the province’s aerospace ecosystem, consolidates local expertise, and enhances industrial output.

The company’s broader economic impact is substantial, with a 2024 PwC study showing Bombardier contributed $7.4 billion (direct, indirect, and induced) to Canada’s GDP and supports nearly 50,000 jobs nationwide. In Quebec alone, the firm employs close to 10,000 directly and represents over 31% of the province’s aerospace employment.

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