News archive: Bombardier Inc. | Airframer

2 September

Bombardier acquires MHI Canada Aerospace assets

The deal will bring MHICA's 750 employees and aerostructure manufacturing capabilities into Bombardier's operations, subject to regulatory approval.

9 June

ReleaseTIGHITCO expands support of Bombardier business jet platforms with latest MHICA award

30 April

Bombardier strikes AI deal to accelerate jet design

A multi-year agreement will introduce AI tools into Bombardier’s engineering and manufacturing, helping teams shorten development timelines and reuse past programme knowledge more effectively.

4 February

ReleasePTDI and Japan’s ShinMaywa sign aerostructure component procurement contract for commercial aircraft

23 January

ReleaseBombardier Global 8000, world’s fastest business jet, receives certification from European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)

22 January

The Dorval facility is scheduled to open before the end of 2027.

Bombardier commits $100 million to expand in Dorval

The project, supported by Quebecois industry and government funding, forms part of a long-term strategy to boost productivity and respond to rising business aircraft demand.

16 December

ReleaseBombardier elevates in-flight connectivity with new Smart Router for Challenger and Global aircraft

13 November

The aircraft reached Mach 0.95 during testing, confirming its top speed.

Bombardier gains Transport Canada approval for Global 8000

Bombardier’s Global 8000 has secured type certification from Transport Canada, with FAA and EASA validation to follow before the aircraft’s entry into service later this year.

13 October

ReleaseGE Aerospace shipping 500th Passport engine

3 October

ReleaseBoeing investment in Espace Aéro to strengthen Quebec's aerospace competitiveness

25 September

The Montreal ceremony marked the first time awards for quality, sustainability and partnership were presented.

Bombardier recognises supplier achievements

A ceremony in Montreal highlighted 26 Diamond Award recipients and saw F. List Canada, Tech Mahindra and Techno Aerospace recognised for excellence in other categories.

2 September

ReleaseJamco announces acquisition of Aerospace Technologies Group by Bain Capital, expanding global cabin interiors platform

28 August

Regional officials and community leaders joined the inauguration ceremony on August 20, 2025.

Bombardier expands manufacturing with Moorpark California opening

The inauguration of the Moorpark site marked a milestone as Bombardier moved operations from Los Angeles and welcomed regional officials and employees.

11 August

ReleaseSignia Aerospace acquires Precise Flight, expanding capabilities in aviation safety and performance

24 July

Viasat's JetXP service is designed to enhance the JetWave X connectivity experience.

Honeywell achieves first JetWave X connection over Viasat

Bombardier and Dassault have committed to the high-speed satcom system, as JetWave X is readied for broader year-end certification and rollout later in 2025.

18 June

ReleaseNew orders for FACC at Paris Airshow

17 June

ReleaseLeonardo and Bombardier Defense sign MoU to assess and target new opportunities in the global maritime MMA market

16 June

ReleaseSafran and Bombardier announce defense technology innovation partnership

21 May

Inaugural flight of Bombardier's first Global 8000 production aircraft.

First production Global 8000 completes inaugural flight

The first production aircraft will soon travel to Montreal where interior completions will take place ahead of its planned entry-into-service (EIS) in the second half of 2025.

24 April

Bombardier has used Teamcenter since 2018 and will now integrate NX and Capital to streamline its aircraft development.

Bombardier expands Xcelerator use to deepen digital integration

The company has adopted additional tools including NX, Capital and Mendix to support collaborative PLM and replace legacy systems.

10 April

Bombardier’s Global 8000 is currently undergoing final assembly in the Greater Toronto Area.

Bombardier Global 8000 enters final assembly as test flights expand

The aircraft completed European performance testing while the first production unit advanced in Toronto toward its 2025 service debut.

2 December

ReleaseHoneywell and Bombardier sign landmark agreement to deliver the next generation of aviation technology; Honeywell updates 2024 outlook

19 November

ReleaseHermith GmbH expands global reach with new offices in Ireland and Turkey

24 October

The aircraft continues to impress in flight testing, achieving positive results throughout its campaign.

Global 8000 speeds forward as manufacturing begins

Set to enter into service in the second half of 2025, the Global 8000 private jet will be the world’s fastest and longest-range purpose-built business jet.

18 October

ReleaseHermith GmbH announces certification of one more production site in China by DNV under the standards ISO 9001 and EN 9100

14 October

ReleaseAIDC won the Diamond Supplier Award from Bombardier for the fourth time

16 September

ReleaseBombardier announces the winners of its Diamond Supplier Program for 2023

24 July

ReleaseCollins Aerospace relocating Singapore plant to new $250M manufacturing facility in Seletar Aerospace Park, Singapore

20 June

ReleaseDESEC: Chihuahua aims to become Mexico's aerospace capital

1 February

Bombardier’s EcoJet Research Project explores blended wing body (BWB) aircraft configuration and new technologies to reduce business jets emission by up to 50%.

Bombardier reveals collaborators in EcoJet research

Collaborative work on the design and fabrication of the EcoJet flight test vehicles involves multidisciplinary teams, consisting of Québec-based Bombardier folk, along with BC researchers, engineers and students.

17 January

ReleaseRatier-Figeac selects iBase-t to digitally transform manufacturing operations

19 October

ReleaseTIGHITCO's insulation products group awarded Bombardier contract

18 October

The 18-foot-wide prototype of Bombardier's EcoJet research project flew for the first time in 2022.

Bombardier ramps up EcoJet testing with 18-foot-wide prototype

Comprised of several free-flight campaigns, the flight-testing program will be held over multiple years to generate increasingly precise data in real-world, representative environments.

18 September

ReleaseBombardier announces the winners of its 2022 Diamond Supplier Program

4 September

ReleaseSatys Aerospace signs new agreement with MBRAH to launch construction of new paint hangar at Dubai South - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)

3 July

ReleaseBombardier continues to bolster its supply chain by completing the acquisition of Latécoère's Electrical Wiring Interconnection System business in Querétaro, Mexico

21 May

ReleaseBombardier achieves important milestones on EcoJet research project, continues industry-defining work toward sustainable aviation

18 May

ReleaseBombardier Defense and General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada are collaborating to deliver Canada's multi-mission aircraft

11 May

ReleaseLilium and FlightSafety International sign flight simulator and training agreement

5 May

ReleaseBombardier launches Iridium Certus connectivity service as baseline feature on Challenger 3500 aircraft

4 May

Philip O ́Keefe, Head of Global Contract Management at thyssenkrupp Aerospace, Patrick Marous, Global CEO at thyssenkrupp Aerospace, Jean-François Bigras, Senior Director – Propulsion, Systems, Aerostructures, Interiors and Pre-Owned – Supply Chain at Bombardier, Ilse Henne, Chief Transformation Officer at thyssenkrupp Materials Services, Shauna Gamble, Chief Procurement Officer, MBA, SCMP at Bombardier, Martin Stillger, CEO at thyssenkrupp Materials Services, Eric Cornilleau, Vice President Canada at thyssenkrupp Aerospace, Stéphane Roy, Procurement Leader at Bombardier, and Catherine Robert, Director, Supply Chain – Aerostructure & Transitions at Bombardier.

Control tower monitors raw materials for Bombardier

thyssenkrupp Aerospace has recently acquired digitally controlled vertical storage units for its warehouses in Canada, streamlining Bombardier’s supply chain with just- in-time or just-in-sequence materials delivery.

21 April

ReleaseThe Québec government announces over $47 million to support 4 mobilizing aerospace projects