Key facts
- Bombardier is continuing to recruit American workers for 500 open jobs in the U.S.
- A new service center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is set to open in mid-November.
- President Donald Trump has threatened to ban Bombardier planes from the U.S. market.
- Bombardier spends over $2.5 billion annually with approximately 2,800 American suppliers across 47 states.
- Key aircraft components are manufactured in Texas and California.
- Republican lawmakers are engaging with the White House to support Bombardier jobs.
Bombardier is pressing ahead with plans to fill 500 open positions in the United States, including at a new service center scheduled to open in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in mid-November. This move comes despite threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to ban the Canadian private jet maker's aircraft from the U.S. market.
Industry sources suggest that Bombardier planes can still be delivered to U.S. customers and that the aerospace sector was not affected by recent U.S. retaliatory measures against Canada. A White House official indicated that the administration is considering options and actions concerning Bombardier.
Bombardier has emphasized its significant contribution to the U.S. economy, stating it creates tens of thousands of jobs and spends over $2.5 billion annually with approximately 2,800 American suppliers across 47 states. Key components, such as wings and flight controls, are manufactured domestically in facilities in Texas and California.
Several Republican lawmakers, including Senators Roger Marshall and Jerry Moran, have expressed concerns about the potential impact on jobs and have communicated with the White House. Senator Marshall stated he has raised the issue within the Oval Office, while Senator Moran has reached out to ensure the president is aware of Bombardier's contributions to Kansas, where the company employs about 1,500 people.
The dispute risks exacerbating the trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada. Democrats are reportedly leveraging the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration as a key issue in their campaign for the upcoming midterm elections.